What is the scope of Beauty Bungalows' review of construction plans?
Beauty_Bungalows Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must submit construction plans and specifications to us for our review before you begin construction of your Beauty Bungalows Franchise, and you must submit all revised and "as built" plans and specifications to us during the course of construction. Our review is not designed to assist with compliance with local ordinances and building codes, including ADA standards and requirements, or obtaining any required permits and is limited to review of such plans to assess compliance with our design standards.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 19–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beauty Bungalows' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must submit construction plans and specifications for review before starting construction, as well as revised plans during construction. However, Beauty Bungalows' review is limited to assessing compliance with their design standards.
This means that while Beauty Bungalows requires franchisees to use an architect they designate for a preliminary floor plan, and to get approval for the architect used for full construction documents, their review is specifically not designed to ensure compliance with local ordinances, building codes, or ADA standards. It is the franchisee's responsibility to ensure the plans meet all local requirements and to obtain the necessary permits.
This is a crucial point for prospective franchisees. They cannot rely on Beauty Bungalows to catch any errors or omissions related to local regulations. The franchisee bears the full responsibility for ensuring compliance, which may require hiring additional experts or consultants. This also means that the franchisee is responsible for any costs associated with correcting non-compliant construction, even if Beauty Bungalows has already reviewed the plans. Therefore, franchisees should carefully vet their architects and contractors to ensure they are knowledgeable about local regulations and can produce plans that meet all requirements.