Is Better Blend required to inspect a franchisee's construction or remodeling progress?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee must engage a qualified licensed general contractor to perform such construction or remodeling work.
BBF may, but is not required to, inspect Franchisee's construction or remodeling progress at any reasonable time.
Franchisee shall not rely upon any information provided or opinions expressed by BBF or its representatives regarding any architectural, engineering, or legal matters (including without limitation the Americans With Disabilities Act) in the development and construction of the Business, and BBF assumes no liability with respect thereto.
BBF's inspection and/or approval to open the Business is not a representation or a warranty that the Business has been constructed in accordance with any architectural, engineering, or legal standards.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Better Blend Franchise Disclosure Document, Better Blend is not required to inspect a franchisee's construction or remodeling progress. While Better Blend may choose to inspect the franchisee's construction or remodeling progress at any reasonable time, they are not obligated to do so.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to engage a qualified, licensed general contractor for any construction or remodeling work. The franchisee is also responsible for ensuring the business conforms to all applicable system standards. Prior to opening, Better Blend must inspect and approve the business, and the franchisee must obtain all applicable governmental permits and authorizations.
Better Blend's inspection and approval to open the business does not represent or warrant that the business was constructed according to any architectural, engineering, or legal standards. The franchisee cannot rely on any information or opinions from Better Blend regarding architectural, engineering, or legal matters during the development and construction of the business, and Better Blend assumes no liability in these areas. This means the franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the construction and remodeling meet all required standards and regulations.