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Must I receive written consent from Basecamp Fitness for my studio design before beginning construction?

Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer 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.
    1. 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;

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you must receive written consent from Basecamp Fitness for your studio design before beginning construction. The FDD specifies that your Basecamp Studio must adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and the Mandatory Specifications provided by Basecamp Fitness, as well as any Compliance Drawing.

Before starting construction, you must supply Basecamp Fitness with accurate site information to allow them to create a Compliance Drawing for you. This information includes as-built drawings, surveys, technical data, construction documents, and site plans. Basecamp Fitness must provide written consent to your actual design for your Basecamp Studio before you can begin construction.

Moreover, you are prohibited from making changes to any building plan, design, layout, or decor, or any equipment or signage in your Basecamp Studio without Basecamp Fitness's prior written consent. Any changes you propose must also comply with the Mandatory Specifications. If your Basecamp Studio is not constructed strictly according to the plans approved by Basecamp Fitness and their Mandatory Specifications, Basecamp Fitness may not approve you to open for business.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.