What qualifications must the architect and engineer engaged by the Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt franchisee possess?
Bananas_Smoothies_Frozen_Yogurt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must engage an approved architect and engineer to prepare a site layout and working drawings for construction of the Restaurant, and submit to Franchisor a statement identifying the architect and engineer, describing the qualifications of each.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 58–231)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt FDD, a franchisee must engage an approved architect and engineer to prepare the site layout and working drawings for the construction of their restaurant. The franchisee is required to submit a statement to Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt that identifies the architect and engineer and describes each of their qualifications.
This means that while Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt requires franchisees to use approved professionals, the FDD does not explicitly state specific qualifications that the architect and engineer must have. Instead, Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt retains the right to approve these professionals based on the qualifications presented by the franchisee.
Prospective franchisees should inquire with Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt about the specific criteria they use to evaluate and approve architects and engineers. Understanding these criteria will be essential for franchisees to ensure they engage qualified professionals who meet Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt's standards, which will help avoid delays or disapproval during the construction phase.