What happens if a Basecamp Fitness franchisee does not retain the designated architectural vendor?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
software which you must use to operate your Basecamp Studio. We may also require you to pay the $40,000 for the Grand Opening Program to us and we will execute the Grand Opening Program. We may also require you to pay us the monthly amount you must spend to satisfy the Monthly Local Advertising Requirement an
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee chooses not to use the franchisor's designated architectural vendor for creating construction documents, they must pay Basecamp Fitness a nonrefundable fee of $2,700. This fee is required to review the franchisee's construction documents.
Even if a franchisee uses an alternative vendor, that vendor must still adhere to any standards and specifications mandated by Basecamp Fitness. This ensures that all construction and design elements align with the brand's established guidelines and quality standards, regardless of who creates the construction documents.
This policy allows Basecamp Fitness to maintain control over the studio's design and construction, even when franchisees opt for a different vendor. The $2,700 fee compensates Basecamp Fitness for the cost of reviewing documents from outside vendors to ensure compliance with their standards. Prospective franchisees should factor this potential cost into their budget if they prefer to use an architectural vendor other than the one designated by Basecamp Fitness.