Is a Care Plus Medical Ucc franchisee required to engage an architect for construction or remodeling?
Care_Plus_Medical_Ucc Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee shall construct (or remodel) and finish the Location in conformity with Care Plus Medical UCC's System Standards.
If required by Care Plus Medical UCC, Franchisee shall engage the services of an architect licensed in the jurisdiction of the Location.
Franchisee shall not begin any construction or remodeling work without first obtaining Care Plus Medical UCC's approval of Franchisee's plans.
Care Plus Medical UCC may, but is not required to, inspect Franchisee's construction or remodeling progress at any reasonable time.
Franchisee shall not rely upon any information provided or opinions expressed by Care Plus Medical UCC or its representatives regarding any architectural, engineering, or legal matters (including without limitation the Americans With Disabilities Act) in the development and construction of the Business, and Care Plus Medical UCC assumes no liability with respect thereto.
Care Plus Medical UCC's inspection and/or approval to open the Business is not a representation or a warranty that the Business has been constructed in accordance with any architectural, engineering, or legal standards.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 41)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Care Plus Medical Ucc's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, whether a franchisee is required to engage an architect depends on Care Plus Medical Ucc's specific requirements. The FDD states that if required by Care Plus Medical Ucc, the franchisee must engage the services of an architect licensed in the jurisdiction of the location.
Furthermore, franchisees cannot begin any construction or remodeling work without first obtaining Care Plus Medical Ucc's approval of their plans. However, Care Plus Medical Ucc may, but is not required to, inspect the franchisee's construction or remodeling progress at any reasonable time.
The document also clarifies that Care Plus Medical Ucc's advice or acceptance of a site is not a representation or warranty that the business will be successful, and Care Plus Medical Ucc has no liability to the franchisee with respect to the location of the business. Franchisees are also required to construct (or remodel) and finish the location in conformity with Care Plus Medical Ucc's System Standards.