Before commencing leasehold improvement of the Bhc restaurant, what must the architect submit to the franchisor?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The architect must submit a complete set of final plans and specifications to Franchisor before commencing leasehold improvement of the Franchised BHC Restaurant.
Franchisor will review these plans and specifications promptly and accept them as stated or provide Franchisee with Franchisor's comments on the plans and specifications.
Franchisor will have complete and uncontested control over the design of the Franchised BHC Restaurant and Franchisee may not modify the design or choose third party designers without Franchisor's express written consent.
Franchisee may not commence leasehold improvement of the Franchised BHC Restaurant until Franchisor consents in writing to the final plans, specifications, and contractors to be used in constructing the Franchised BHC Restaurant.
Franchisor will consult with Franchisee, to the extent Franchisor deems necessary, on the leasehold improvement and equipping of the Franchised BHC Restaurant (and Franchisor may require the Franchised BHC Restaurant to have a certain color scheme and decorative trade dress), but it is and will remain Franchisee's sole responsibility to diligently construct, equip and otherwise make ready, and then open the Franchised BHC Restaurant.
Franchisee is responsible, at Franchisee's expense, for obtaining all zoning classifications, permits, clearances, certificates of occupancy and center clearances which may be required by governmental authorities and to comply with all covenants, conditions, easements, and restrictions of record.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before starting any leasehold improvements on the franchised restaurant, the architect must submit a complete set of final plans and specifications to Bhc. Bhc will then review these plans and either accept them as they are or provide comments and feedback to the franchisee.
Bhc maintains complete control over the design of the franchised restaurant, and franchisees are not allowed to modify the design or hire third-party designers without explicit written consent from Bhc. Leasehold improvements cannot begin until Bhc provides written consent to the final plans, specifications, and the contractors who will be involved in the construction.
While Bhc may consult with the franchisee on the leasehold improvements and equipping of the restaurant, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for ensuring the diligent construction, equipping, and preparation of the restaurant for opening. This includes obtaining all necessary zoning classifications, permits, clearances, and certificates of occupancy at the franchisee's expense.