What must Beem Light Sauna approve before the franchisee submits plans to permitting?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will review the plans developed by your contractors, which we must approve prior to their submission to permitting.
We have the right to require you to obtain our prior written approval of any project managers, architects, engineers, or designers that you would like to use before you engage them. (Franchise Agreement - Section 4.4(a))
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before a franchisee can submit plans to permitting, Beem Light Sauna must review and approve those plans. The franchisee is responsible for engaging designers, architects, and engineers to adapt Beem Light Sauna's standard prototype plans and specifications to the specific site. These adapted plans must cover the exterior and interior design and layout, fixtures, furnishings, signs, trade dress, and equipment for the studio.
This requirement ensures that all Beem Light Sauna locations maintain a consistent brand image and meet the franchisor's standards for design and functionality. It also allows Beem Light Sauna to ensure that the plans comply with their prototype and specifications.
Furthermore, the franchisee cannot begin construction until Beem Light Sauna provides written approval of the plans and the franchisee's choice of general contractor. Beem Light Sauna also retains the right to pre-approve the project managers, architects, engineers, or designers that the franchisee intends to use. This multi-layered approval process highlights the importance Beem Light Sauna places on maintaining uniformity and quality across all franchise locations.