What is the process for Basecamp Fitness to approve the basic architectural plans and specifications for a Basecamp Fitness studio?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of our business and reputation. We will promulgate, from time to time, standards of quality and service regarding the business operations of Basecamp Fitness studios so as to protect the distinction and goodwill represented and symbolized by the Marks and System. You must abide by those standards and the provisions set forth below unless otherwise authorized by us in writing.
A. Construction. Your Basecamp Studio must be developed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and other governing requirements, as well as our mandatory specifications (the "Mandatory Specifications") that we provide to you, and with any Compliance Drawing. You may not begin construction of your Basecamp Studio until you have received our written consent to your actual design for your Basecamp Studio. You must supply us with accurate site information for your proposed location to allow us to create a Compliance Drawing for you. This information will include, but not be limited to, as-built drawings, surveys, technical data, construction documents and site plans.
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- Promptly after you have obtained possession of the site for your Basecamp Studio, you will: (i) retain the services of a licensed and qualified architect and/or design professional(s) to create the Construction Documents, and to complete construction of your Basecamp Studio in accordance with such Construction Documents; (ii) retain the services of a general contractor; (iii) have prepared and submitted for our approval a site survey and basic architectural plans and specifications consistent with our Mandatory Specifications; (iv) purchase or lease, and then, in the construction of your Basecamp Studio, use only the building materials, equipment, fixtures, furniture and signs we have approved; (v) complete the construction and/or remodeling, equipment, fixtures, furniture and signage lease in decorating your Basecamp Studio in full and strict compliance with the plans and specifications we approve, and with all applicable ordinances, building codes and permit requirements without any alterations; (vi) obtain all customary contractors' sworn statements and partial and final waivers; and (vii) obtain all necessary permits, licenses and architectural seals and comply with applicable legal requirements relating to the building, signs, equipment and premises, including, but not limited to, the Americans With Disabilities Act.
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- If you do not use our designated architectural vendor to create your Construction Documents, you must pay our then-current fee to review and approve your Construction Documents. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if this is your first Basecamp Studio, we may require you to obtain your Construction Documents from our designated architectural vendor.
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- You will make no changes to any building plan, design, layout or decor, or any equipment or signage in your Basecamp Studio without our prior written consent, and such changes may not be contrary to the Mandatory Specifications.
B. Signs. You will prominently display, at your expense, both on the interior and exterior of your Basecamp Studio premises, signs in such form, color, number, location and size, and containing such Marks as we designate. We also may require you to use illuminated signs. You will obtain all permits and licenses required for such signs and will also be responsible for ensuring that all signs comply with all laws and ordinances. You will not display in or upon your Basecamp Studio premises any sign or advertising of any kind to which we object.
C. Services. You will conform to all quality and member and other customer service standards prescribed by us in writing.
D. Maintenance of Premises. You will paint and keep in an attractive, clean and sanitary condition the interior and exterior of your Basecamp Studio premises. All equipment will be kept in good working order and will meet our quality standards.
E. Approved Information System.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before beginning construction of a Basecamp Fitness studio, a franchisee must submit site information to allow Basecamp Fitness to create a Compliance Drawing. This information includes as-built drawings, surveys, technical data, construction documents, and site plans. The franchisee must also retain a licensed and qualified architect to create Construction Documents.
The franchisee must submit a site survey and basic architectural plans and specifications consistent with Basecamp Fitness's Mandatory Specifications for approval. Franchisees must purchase or lease and use only approved building materials, equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs in the construction of their Basecamp Studio. Construction and remodeling must be completed in strict compliance with the approved plans and specifications, as well as all applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements.
If a franchisee does not use Basecamp Fitness's designated architectural vendor to create Construction Documents, they must pay Basecamp Fitness a fee to review and approve the Construction Documents. According to another section, this fee is $2,700. However, for a franchisee's first Basecamp Studio, Basecamp Fitness may require the franchisee to obtain Construction Documents from their designated architectural vendor. Franchisees cannot make changes to any building plan, design, layout, decor, equipment, or signage without Basecamp Fitness's prior written consent, and changes must comply with the Mandatory Specifications.
If the Basecamp Studio is not constructed according to the approved plans and Mandatory Specifications, Basecamp Fitness may not approve the studio to open for business. In this case, the franchisee has 30 days from the date of denial to correct all construction problems. Failure to correct the problems within this period may result in immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement. The franchisee is responsible for any losses or costs relating to such delays, and the Basecamp Studio cannot open until all problems have been resolved to Basecamp Fitness's satisfaction.