What is the Plan Compliance Fee that a Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt franchisee may have to pay, and when is it due?

According to the 2025 Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be required to pay a Plan Compliance Fee of $2,000. This fee is applicable if the franchisee fails to comply with the franchisor's requirements regarding the submission of site layouts and working drawings for the restaurant's construction.

Specifically, the franchisee must engage an approved architect and engineer to prepare the site layout and working drawings, and then submit these to Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt for approval. The plans must adhere to the franchisor's current plans and specifications. Additionally, the franchisee must employ an approved general contractor for the construction. The franchisee is also responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, certificates, and licenses required for the construction.

If the franchisee fails to meet these requirements, Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt may, at its discretion, agree to review the site layout and working drawings. In such cases, the franchisee will be required to pay the $2,000 Plan Compliance Fee. This fee must be paid within ten days of receiving notice from Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt. This fee covers the franchisor's cost to review and ensure the plans comply with their standards, even when the franchisee initially fails to meet the requirements.

This fee is in addition to other fees outlined in the FDD, such as the initial franchise fee and ongoing royalty fees. Franchisees should ensure they understand and comply with all requirements related to site layout and construction plans to avoid incurring this additional expense.