For a Bb.Q Chicken franchise, from whom must I obtain architectural, engineering, and design services for the construction of the Franchised Business?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must obtain any architectural, engineering and design services you deem necessary for the construction of the Franchised Business at your own expense from an architectural design firm approved by us, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. You shall adapt the prototypical architectural and design plans and specifications for constructing or equipping the Franchised Business provided to you by us in accordance with Section 5.3 as necessary and shall submit such adapted plans to us for our review. If we determine, in our reasonable discretion, that any such plans are not consistent with the best interests of the System, we may prohibit the implementation of such plans, and in this event will notify you of any objection(s) within fourteen (14) business days of receiving such plans. If we fail to notify you of an objection to the plans within this time period, you may use such plans. If we object to any such plans, we shall provide you with a reasonably detailed list of changes necessary to make the plans acceptable. We shall, upon a re-submission of the plans with such changes, notify you within fourteen (14) business days of receiving the resubmitted plans whether the plans are acceptable. If we fail to notify you in writing of any objection within such time period, you may use the resubmitted plans. You acknowledge that our review of such plans relates only to compliance with the System and that acceptance by us of such plans does not constitute a representation, warranty, or guarantee, express or implied, by us that such plans are accurate or free of error concerning their design or structural application.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–283)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must obtain architectural, engineering, and design services from a firm approved by Bb.Q Chicken. While franchisees are responsible for covering the costs of these services, Bb.Q Chicken's approval of the firm cannot be unreasonably withheld.
Bb.Q Chicken will provide prototypical architectural and design plans and specifications, which the franchisee must then adapt to the specific location. These adapted plans must be submitted to Bb.Q Chicken for review to ensure they align with the overall standards of the Bb.Q Chicken system.
Bb.Q Chicken has the right to object to plans that are not consistent with the best interests of the system. If Bb.Q Chicken objects to the plans, they must notify the franchisee within fourteen business days of receiving the plans and provide a detailed list of necessary changes. If Bb.Q Chicken fails to provide an objection within the specified timeframe, the franchisee is permitted to proceed with the submitted plans. Once changes are made and the plans are resubmitted, Bb.Q Chicken has another fourteen business days to review and provide feedback.
It is important to note that Bb.Q Chicken's review of the plans is limited to ensuring compliance with the Bb.Q Chicken system. Approval of the plans does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of their accuracy, design, or structural application.