What are the architect's responsibilities during the Bang Cookies facility build-out?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| 3.6 | Building-Out Your Facility | 3-13 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6.1 | Selection of Architect/Designer and Engineer | 3-13 | ||
| 3.6.2 | Architecture Proposal | 3-14 | ||
| 3.6.3 | Questions to ask your Architect | 3-15 | ||
| 3.6.4 | Range of Architectural Services | 3-16 | ||
| 3.6.5 | Selection of a General Contractor | 3-18 | ||
| 3.6.6 | Get it in Writing! AIA Contract Documents | 3-19 | ||
| 3.6.7 | Your Build-Out Responsibilities | 3-20 | ||
| 3.6.8 | Architect’s Build-out Responsibilities | 3-20 | ||
| 3.6.9 | Contractor’s Build-Out Responsibilities | 3-22 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bang Cookies' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the FDD references a section that discusses the architect's build-out responsibilities. Specifically, Item 23 includes a table of contents excerpt that lists section 3.6.8, titled "Architect’s Build-out Responsibilities," found on page 3-20.
However, the provided excerpts do not include the actual content of section 3.6.8, so the specific responsibilities of the architect during the build-out phase are not detailed in this document.
A prospective Bang Cookies franchisee should ask the franchisor for a complete copy of the operations manual or request clarification on the architect's specific duties and obligations during the build-out to fully understand this aspect of establishing a franchise.