Where are the Site Application procedures for Buff City Soap set forth?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(aaa) "Site Application" means the documents and information that Developer 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 Developer's prospects for acquiring possessory interest in the Premises
(b) Premises. This Agreement does not grant to Franchisee the right or license to operate the Makery or to offer or sell any Products at or from any location other than the Premises.
(c) Relocation. Franchisee will not relocate the Makery without the express prior written consent of Franchisor. If Franchisee is unable to continue the operation of the Makery at the Premises because of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, then Franchisee may request approval of Franchisor to relocate the Makery to another location in the Designated Area. Any other request to relocate the Makery will be at Franchisor's sole option. If Franchisor elects to grant Franchisee the right to relocate the Makery, then Franchisee will comply with Franchisor's then-current site selection and construction procedures.
(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 plans.
All construction must be in accordance with the plans approved by Franchisor and comply in all respects with Applicable Law and the Lease.
- (6) Franchisee will use in the development and operation of the Makery only the fixtures, furnishings (including décor), materials, equipment and signs, including without limitation the Buff City Soap Property and Operating Assets, as set forth in the Manuals.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 69–186)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Site Application" refers to the documents and information a developer must provide to Buff City Soap for evaluation of a proposed site. These documents include demographic data, photographs, maps, artists' renderings, site plans, and a copy of the lease, as well as documentation indicating the developer's prospects for acquiring possessory interest in the premises.
If a franchisee is unable to continue operation of the Makery at the current premises due to a Force Majeure Event, the franchisee may request approval from Buff City Soap to relocate to another location within the Designated Area. Any other relocation requests are at Buff City Soap's sole discretion, and if approved, the franchisee must comply with Buff City Soap's then-current site selection and construction procedures.
Furthermore, franchisees must submit their plans to Buff City Soap and, upon request, provide all revised or "as built" plans during construction. Buff City Soap will review these plans to ensure compliance with their prototypical designs and standards, notifying the franchisee in writing of their acceptance or rejection within 30 days. Site preparation or construction cannot begin until Buff City Soap approves the plans, and all construction must adhere to these approved plans, as well as all applicable laws and the lease agreement. The Manuals also contain information regarding fixtures, furnishings, materials, equipment and signs.