What happens if the approved plans and specifications are not followed during construction of an Azal Coffee franchise?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
In addition, your Franchise Location must be constructed or improved in accordance with the specifications we have issued for build-out, décor, signage, equipment layout, front of the house and back of the house space layout, etc. We must approve all drawings, plans and specifications relating to the design, construction and/or improvement of the Franchise Location. We will have the right to inspect and approve the construction before you open your Store to make sure the approved plans and any specifications issued by us have been followed. If, in our opinion, the approved plans and any applicable specifications have not been followed, you must resolve any issues to our satisfaction before opening your Store. Although we have the right to review and comment on and must approve all drawings, plans and specifications relating to the design,
construction, and/or improvement of your Franchise Location, we are only acting to ensure compliance with the approved plans and any applicable specifications issued by us. We will not evaluate or be responsible for compliance with governmental requirements, legal requirements or adequacy of design and engineering relating to the design and construction and/or improvement of your Franchise Location and you are solely responsible for those matters.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 22–25)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor must approve all drawings, plans, and specifications related to the design, construction, or improvement of the franchise location. Azal Coffee retains the right to inspect and approve the construction before the store opens to ensure compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
If Azal Coffee determines that the approved plans and specifications have not been followed, the franchisee is required to resolve any issues to Azal Coffee's satisfaction before opening the store. This means the franchisee will likely need to make corrections or modifications to the construction to bring it into compliance with the original approved plans. This could potentially lead to delays in the store opening and additional expenses for the franchisee.
However, Azal Coffee states that while they have the right to review and approve the drawings, plans, and specifications, they are only acting to ensure compliance with their approved plans and specifications. Azal Coffee will not evaluate or be responsible for compliance with governmental requirements, legal requirements, or adequacy of design and engineering relating to the design and construction and/or improvement of the Franchise Location, and the franchisee is solely responsible for those matters. This means that while Azal Coffee checks for adherence to their brand standards, the franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the location meets all local regulations and is structurally sound.