Where can a Buff City Soap franchisee find the Site Application procedures?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(ttt) "Site Application" means the documents and information that Franchisee must submit to Franchisor prior to Franchisor's evaluation of a proposed site, including without limitation, demographic data, photographs, maps, artists' renderings, site plans, and/or a copy of the Lease and documentation indicating Franchisee's prospects for acquiring possessory interest in the Premises.
(vvv) "Standards" means the standards, requirements, specifications, techniques, methods, policies and procedures of the System and Brand and for the development and operation of Buff City Soap makeries, as set forth in the Manuals or otherwise specified by Franchisor in writing and as may be amended by Franchisor from time to time.
(e) Makery Development.
(1) Franchisee is responsible for obtaining all zoning and regulatory approvals which may be required by Applicable Law or which may be necessary as a result of any restrictive covenants related to the Premises. Prior to beginning the finish-out or renovation of the Premises, Franchisee will obtain all permits, licenses and certifications required for the lawful construction or remodeling and operation of the Makery and submit to Franchisor a certificate of insurance evidencing that the coverage specified in Section 15 is in full force and effect and that all required approvals, clearances, permits and certifications have been obtained. Upon Franchisor's request, Franchisee will provide to Franchisor additional copies of Franchisee's insurance policies and certificates of insurance and copies of all such approvals, clearances, permits and certifications.
(2) Franchisor will furnish to Franchisee prototypical plans and specifications for a Buff City Soap makery, including requirements for dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, equipment, signs, furnishings, storefront and color scheme. It will be Franchisee's responsibility to have prepared all required architectural, engineering and design plans to suit the shape and dimensions of the Premises, and Franchisee must ensure that these plans and specifications comply with applicable ordinances, building codes and permit requirements, and with Lease requirements and restrictions.
(3) Franchisee will obtain services as needed only from registered architects, registered engineers, and professional and licensed contractors that meet the Standards for the development, construction and equipping of the Makery. To the extent Franchisee desires to obtain services from an architect, engineer or contractor not already approved by Franchisor, Franchisee will submit to Franchisor the information and documentation set forth in the Manuals regarding the training, experience and financial responsibility of the registered architects, registered engineers and professional and licensed contractors whom Franchisee desires to retain to prepare the plans and construct the Makery, along with copies of all proposed contracts with such architects, engineers and contractors, and any other information requested by Franchisor. In connection with Franchisor's review of any such architect, engineer or contractor, Franchisee will pay Franchisor's costs and expenses in connection with the same. Franchisee will not commence construction of the Makery until Franchisor has consented to Franchisee's use of the registered architects, registered engineers and professional and licensed contractors who will prepare the plans and construct the Makery.
(4) Franchisee will submit its plans to Franchisor and upon Franchisor's request, will submit all revised or "as built" plans during the course of construction.
Franchisor will review the plans to confirm they comply with Franchisor's prototypical plans and the Standards.
Franchisor will notify Franchisee in writing whether it accepts or does not accept the plans within 30 days following Franchisor's receipt of the plans.
Franchisee may not begin site preparation or construction prior to receiving notification that Franchisor approves the
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 69–186)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buff City Soap FDD, the definition of "Site Application" is found within Item 23. It is defined as the documents and information that a franchisee must submit to Buff City Soap before the franchisor evaluates a proposed site. These documents include demographic data, photographs, maps, artists' renderings, site plans, a copy of the lease, and documentation indicating the franchisee's prospects for acquiring possessory interest in the premises.
Buff City Soap also requires franchisees to adhere to specific standards for the development and operation of their makeries. These standards, requirements, specifications, techniques, methods, policies, and procedures are detailed in the manuals or as specified in writing by the franchisor, and may be amended from time to time. Franchisees are responsible for obtaining all necessary zoning and regulatory approvals, permits, licenses, and certifications required for the lawful construction and operation of the makery.
Buff City Soap will provide prototypical plans and specifications for a makery, including requirements for dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, equipment, signs, furnishings, storefront, and color scheme. The franchisee is responsible for preparing all required architectural, engineering, and design plans to suit the shape and dimensions of the premises, ensuring compliance with applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease restrictions. Franchisees must use registered architects, engineers, and licensed contractors that meet the standards for the development, construction, and equipping of the makery.
Prior to commencing construction, franchisees must submit their plans to Buff City Soap for review and approval. The franchisor will review the plans to ensure they comply with the prototypical plans and standards, notifying the franchisee in writing of their acceptance or rejection within 30 days of receipt. Site preparation or construction cannot begin until the franchisor approves the plans. Franchisees should consult the manuals and any written directives from Buff City Soap for the most current and detailed site application procedures.