Is Care Plus Medical UCC required to inspect the construction or remodeling progress of a Care Plus Medical Ucc franchise?
Care_Plus_Medical_Ucc Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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, Care Plus Medical UCC is not required to inspect a franchisee's construction or remodeling progress. The FDD states that Care Plus Medical UCC "may, but is not required to, inspect Franchisee's construction or remodeling progress at any reasonable time."
However, franchisees must first obtain Care Plus Medical UCC's approval of their construction or remodeling plans before beginning any work. Additionally, before opening, Care Plus Medical UCC must inspect and approve the business to ensure it conforms to all applicable System Standards.
While Care Plus Medical UCC is not obligated to inspect during construction or remodeling, franchisees are required to construct or remodel the location in accordance with Care Plus Medical UCC's System Standards. The franchisee cannot rely on information or opinions from Care Plus Medical UCC or its representatives regarding architectural, engineering, or legal matters during development and construction.