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What specific obligations does the franchisee have regarding Construction Documents for a Basecamp Fitness studio?

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; (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.
    1. 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.
    1. 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.

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have several obligations regarding the construction documents for their studio. The franchisee must retain a licensed and qualified architect or design professional to create the Construction Documents, and to complete construction of the Basecamp Fitness studio according to those documents. Franchisees must also retain a general contractor for the construction.

Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for submitting a site survey and basic architectural plans and specifications consistent with Basecamp Fitness's Mandatory Specifications for approval. They must purchase or lease only approved building materials, equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs for the construction of the studio. The franchisee must complete the construction and/or remodeling in strict compliance with the approved plans and specifications, as well as all applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements.

The franchisee is also obligated to obtain all customary contractors' sworn statements and partial and final waivers, along with all necessary permits, licenses, and architectural seals. Compliance with applicable legal requirements, including the Americans With Disabilities Act, is also required. If the franchisee chooses not to use Basecamp Fitness's designated architectural vendor, they may be required to pay a fee to have their Construction Documents reviewed and approved. For franchisees opening their first Basecamp Studio, using the designated architectural vendor may be mandatory.

Finally, franchisees cannot make changes to any building plan, design, layout, decor, equipment, or signage without prior written consent from Basecamp Fitness, and any changes must adhere to the Mandatory Specifications. If a franchisee does not use Basecamp Fitness's designated architectural vendor for the creation of the Construction Documents, they will pay a nonrefundable fee of $2,700 to review the Construction Documents. The vendor used must meet any standards and specifications required by Basecamp Fitness.

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.