What is the process for Basecamp Fitness to approve the construction documents 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.
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to a specific process for construction document approval. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring their Basecamp Studio is developed according to all applicable laws, regulations, and the franchisor's mandatory specifications. Construction cannot begin until Basecamp Fitness provides written consent to the franchisee's design. To facilitate this, franchisees must supply accurate site information, including as-built drawings, surveys, technical data, construction documents, and site plans, allowing Basecamp Fitness to create a Compliance Drawing.
Specifically, franchisees must retain a licensed architect or design professional to create Construction Documents and complete the studio's construction accordingly. They also need to hire a general contractor. A site survey and basic architectural plans consistent with Basecamp Fitness's Mandatory Specifications must be prepared and submitted for approval. Only approved building materials, equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs can be used in the construction. The construction and remodeling must strictly comply with the approved plans and all applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements, without any alterations. Franchisees must also obtain all customary contractors' sworn statements and waivers, along with necessary permits, licenses, and architectural seals, complying with legal requirements like the Americans With Disabilities Act.
If a franchisee chooses not to use Basecamp Fitness's designated architectural vendor, they must pay a fee to Basecamp Fitness for reviewing and approving the Construction Documents; this fee is currently $2,700. However, for a franchisee's first Basecamp Studio, the franchisor may require the franchisee to use their designated architectural vendor. Furthermore, no changes can be made to any building plan, design, layout, decor, equipment, or signage without Basecamp Fitness's prior written consent, and such changes must align with the Mandatory Specifications. If the studio is not constructed according to approved plans and specifications, Basecamp Fitness may withhold approval to open for business, and the franchisee will have a limited time (30 days) to correct any issues. Any delays in opening due to construction problems will be the franchisee's responsibility, and the studio cannot open until all issues are resolved to Basecamp Fitness's satisfaction.