Who is responsible for completing detailed construction drawings for a Beef O Bradys franchise?

According to Beef O Bradys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while a brand-certified architect will provide the Required Preliminary Plans, the franchisee is responsible for having detailed construction drawings completed at their own expense. These drawings must be prepared by either a brand-certified architect or another architect of the franchisee's choosing, subject to Beef O Bradys's advance approval.

This means that as a prospective Beef O Bradys franchisee, you will need to budget for the cost of hiring an architect to create detailed construction drawings for your Family Sports Pub. While Beef O Bradys provides contact information for brand-certified architects, you are not obligated to use them, but any architect you choose must be approved by Beef O Bradys. This approval process ensures that the architect is capable of meeting Beef O Bradys's standards and specifications for the construction of the Family Sports Pub.

The franchisee's financial responsibility for these drawings is a standard practice in franchising, where franchisees typically bear the costs of site-specific adaptations and improvements. This arrangement allows Beef O Bradys to maintain brand consistency while shifting the financial burden of detailed architectural work to the franchisee. Therefore, it is crucial to factor in these architectural expenses when evaluating the overall investment required to open a Beef O Bradys franchise.