What does Buff City Soap provide to the franchisee when requesting changes to the Makery?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hich 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.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 69–186)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document, when a franchisee requests changes to the Makery, Buff City Soap will furnish prototypical plans and specifications for a Buff City Soap makery. These plans include requirements for dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, equipment, signs, furnishings, storefront, and color scheme.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to have all required architectural, engineering, and design plans prepared to suit the shape and dimensions of the premises. The franchisee must ensure that these plans and specifications comply with applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, lease requirements, and restrictions.
The franchisee must 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. If the franchisee desires to obtain services from an architect, engineer, or contractor not already approved by Buff City Soap, the franchisee must submit information and documentation regarding the training, experience, and financial responsibility of these professionals. The franchisee is also responsible for paying Buff City Soap's costs and expenses in connection with the review of any such architect, engineer, or contractor. Construction cannot commence until Buff City Soap has consented to the franchisee's use of the chosen professionals.