What approvals are required before a Cd One Price Cleaners subtenant can make alterations to the premises?
Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nd restrictions of the Prime Lease are incorporated into this Sublease by reference and constitute additional terms and provisions of this Sublease. Subtenant hereby assumes and agrees to perform faithfully and be bound by all of Sublandlord's obligations, covenants, agreements and liabilities under the Prime Lease applicable to the Premises, and all terms and provisions thereof, except for the following provisions which are not incorporated into this Sublease by reference: ________________________________.
- (b) Without limitation of the foregoing (and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any of the provisions of the Prime Lease which are incorporated herein by reference):
- (i) Subtenant shall not make any alterations or additions, improvements or changes, or attach any fixtures or perform any work of any kind whatsoever, in and to the Premises (collectively, "Alterations") without (A) Sublandlord's prior written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, (B) the prior written approval of Landlord, to the extent required under the Prime Lease, (C) complying with all of the provisions of the Prime Lease and the Franchise Agreement with respect to Alterations, (D) payment of all costs and expenses incurred by Sublandlord and Landlord in connection with the Alterations (including, without limitation, any administrative fee payable pursuant to the Prime Lease), (E) obtaining payment and performance bonds for the benefit of Sublandlord, in amounts satisfactory to Sublandlord, where the proposed alteration in question could reasonably be expected to cost in excess of $5,000, and (F) obtaining Landlord's written waiver of any obligation of Sublandlord and/or Subtenant t
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 72–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cd One Price Cleaners' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a subtenant needs multiple approvals before making any alterations to the premises. Specifically, the subtenant must obtain prior written consent from the Sublandlord, which cannot be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and prior written approval from the Landlord, to the extent required under the Prime Lease. These stipulations ensure that both the sublandlord and the original landlord maintain control over any changes to the property.
In addition to these approvals, the subtenant must comply with all provisions of the Prime Lease and the Franchise Agreement related to alterations. The subtenant is also responsible for covering all costs and expenses incurred by both the Sublandlord and Landlord in connection with the alterations, including any administrative fees payable under the Prime Lease. This financial responsibility ensures that the subtenant bears the full cost of any modifications.
Furthermore, if the proposed alteration is expected to cost over $5,000, the subtenant must obtain payment and performance bonds for the benefit of the Sublandlord, in amounts satisfactory to them. The subtenant must also obtain the Landlord's written waiver of any obligation of the Sublandlord and/or Subtenant to remove the alterations at the expiration of the Prime Lease. These additional requirements provide financial security and clarify responsibilities regarding the removal of alterations at the end of the lease term.
Finally, if the Prime Lease requires the Sublandlord to obtain the Landlord's consent for any action, the Subtenant must obtain prior written consent from both the Sublandlord and the Landlord before undertaking that action. The Sublandlord may condition its consent on obtaining the Landlord's consent and may require the Subtenant to contact the Landlord directly for such consent, ensuring all parties are aligned on any changes to the property. However, the Sublandlord is not required to pay any out-of-pocket costs to third parties in connection with obtaining such consent.