What standards must a Care Plus Medical Ucc franchisee follow when constructing or remodeling the location?
Care_Plus_Medical_Ucc Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 6.3 Development. 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.
7.13 Remodeling. In addition to Franchisee's obligations to comply with all System Standards in effect from time to time, Care Plus Medical UCC may require Franchisee to undertake and complete a Remodel of the Location to Care Plus Medical UCC's satisfaction. Franchisee must complete the Remodel in the time frame specified by Care Plus Medical UCC. Care Plus Medical UCC may require the Franchisee to submit plans for Care Plus Medical UCC's reasonable approval prior to commencing a required Remodel. Care Plus Medical UCC's right to require a Remodel is limited as follows: (i) the Remodel will not be required in the first two or last two years of the term (except that a Remodel may be required as a condition to renewal of the term or a Transfer), and (ii) a Remodel will not be required more than once every five years from the date on which Franchisee was required to complete the prior Remodel.
"System Standards" means, as of any given time, the then-current mandatory procedures, requirements, and/or standards of the System as determined by Care Plus Medical UCC, which may include without limitation, any procedures, requirements and/or standards for appearance, business metrics, cleanliness, customer service, design (such as construction, decoration, layout, furniture, fixtures and signs), equipment, inventory, marketing and public relations, operating days, operating hours, presentation of Marks, product and service offerings, quality of products and services (including any guaranty and warranty programs), reporting, safety, technology (such as computers, computer peripheral equipment, smartphones, point-of-sale systems, back-office systems, information management systems, security systems, video monitors, other software, backup and archiving systems, communications systems (including email, audio, and video systems), payment acceptance systems, and internet access, as well as upgrades, supplements, and modifications thereto), uniforms, and vehicles.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 41)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Care Plus Medical Ucc's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to specific System Standards during construction or remodeling. Franchisees are required to construct or remodel their location in accordance with Care Plus Medical UCC's System Standards. These standards encompass mandatory procedures and requirements for various aspects, including design elements like construction, decoration, layout, furniture, fixtures, and signs.
Before starting any construction or remodeling, a Care Plus Medical Ucc franchisee must obtain approval of their plans from Care Plus Medical UCC. Care Plus Medical UCC retains the right to inspect the construction or remodeling progress at any reasonable time, although they are not obligated to do so. If required by Care Plus Medical UCC, the franchisee must engage the services of a licensed architect in the jurisdiction of the location.
Care Plus Medical Ucc may also require franchisees to undertake and complete a remodel of the location to their satisfaction, within a specified timeframe. Franchisees may be required to submit plans for approval before commencing a required remodel. However, Care Plus Medical UCC's right to mandate a remodel is limited: remodels are not required in the first two or last two years of the franchise term (except as a condition for renewal or transfer), and remodels will not be required more than once every five years from the date of the previous remodel.