Who is responsible for ensuring that the construction or conversion remodeling of a Brueggers Bagels restaurant complies with all laws, codes, and regulations?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for, and we will have no liability or obligation in connection with, the plans or the construction or conversion remodeling of the BRUEGGER'S BAGELS restaurant(s).
You acknowledge that it is solely your responsibility to insure that the construction or conversion remodeling complies with any and all laws, codes or regulations.
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6.3.3. That with respect to any review of your design plans and construction or renovation plans, or other federal, state, or local health regulations, we will not review whether you are in compliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and that: (a) you are solely responsible for compliance with all such laws and regulations; and (b) our approval is not, and will not be deemed to be, an assessment as to whether or not you have complied with those laws and regulations.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely responsible for ensuring that the construction or conversion remodeling of their Brueggers Bagels restaurant complies with all applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Brueggers Bagels bears no liability or obligation in this regard.
This means that prospective Brueggers Bagels franchisees must take full responsibility for understanding and adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations during the construction or remodeling phase. This includes, but is not limited to, building codes, zoning laws, health and safety regulations, and accessibility requirements like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Franchisees should engage qualified professionals such as architects, engineers, and contractors who are knowledgeable about these regulations to ensure compliance. While Brueggers Bagels may provide basic drawings and specifications, the ultimate responsibility for legal compliance rests with the franchisee. Failing to comply with these regulations can result in fines, construction delays, or even the inability to open the restaurant.
Brueggers Bagels also states that they will not review whether franchisees are in compliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, with respect to any review of design plans and construction or renovation plans, or other federal, state, or local health regulations. Brueggers Bagels's approval of construction plans is not, and will not be deemed to be, an assessment as to whether or not the franchisee has complied with those laws and regulations.