From whom must a Buff City Soap franchisee obtain services for the development, construction, and equipping of the Makery?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (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.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 69–186)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buff City Soap's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must obtain services from specific registered professionals for the development, construction, and equipping of their Makery. These professionals include registered architects, registered engineers, and professional and licensed contractors. These professionals must meet the standards set by Buff City Soap.
If a franchisee wishes to use an architect, engineer, or contractor not already approved by Buff City Soap, they must submit detailed information and documentation about the professional's training, experience, and financial responsibility. This submission should also include copies of all proposed contracts. The franchisee is responsible for covering Buff City Soap's costs and expenses associated with reviewing these potential service providers.
Construction of the Makery cannot begin until Buff City Soap has given consent to the franchisee's choice of architects, engineers, and contractors. This process ensures that all aspects of the Makery's development, construction, and equipping meet Buff City Soap's standards and comply with all applicable regulations.