Who bears the expense of obtaining permits and licenses for a Beem Light Sauna Studio?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) Permit, Licenses, and Compliance.
Before beginning any construction, you, at your expense, must obtain all necessary government permits and licenses for the lawful construction and operation of your Studio.
You must abide by your landlord's rules and guidelines.
It is your responsibility to ensure that all Plans comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and similar rules governing public accommodations for persons with disabilities, other applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease requirements and restrictions.
Our review of your Plans is limited to ensuring your compliance with our design requirements and is not designed to assess compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances in your Territory ("Applicable Laws") or your Site Lease.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for obtaining all necessary government permits and licenses for the lawful construction and operation of their studio, and they must do so at their own expense. This includes ensuring that all plans comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, similar rules governing public accommodations, and other applicable laws, building codes, permit requirements, and lease restrictions.
This means that prospective Beem Light Sauna franchisees need to budget for the costs associated with securing these permits and licenses, as these expenses are not covered by the franchisor. These costs can vary significantly depending on the location of the studio and the specific requirements of the local government. It is the franchisee's responsibility to research and understand these requirements and to factor them into their overall investment.
Furthermore, the franchisor's review of the franchisee's plans is limited to ensuring compliance with the franchisor's design requirements and does not assess compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Therefore, the franchisee must ensure their plans meet all legal requirements. Failing to obtain the necessary permits and licenses or not complying with applicable laws could result in delays, fines, or even the inability to operate the Beem Light Sauna studio.