What is the franchisee's responsibility regarding construction and remodeling plans and specifications for a Cd One Price Cleaners store?
Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
It is your responsibility to prepare all required construction and remodeling plans and specifications to suit the Store and to make sure that they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") and similar rules governing public accommodations for persons with disabilities, other applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease requirements and restrictions.
You must use the architect we specify to design the Store and our designated general contractor to oversee the Store's development.
You also must submit to us for our approval all construction and remodeling plans and specifications before beginning build-out for your Store and all revised or "as built" plans and specifications as they are prepared during construction and development.
Our review is limited to ensuring your compliance with our design requirements and Operating Standards.
Our review is not designed to assess compliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations, including the
ADA, as compliance with these laws is your responsibility. We may, but have no obligation to, periodically inspect the Store's site during its development. (Franchise Agreement – Section 3.2)
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 33–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cd One Price Cleaners FDD, the franchisee is responsible for preparing all required construction and remodeling plans and specifications for their store. These plans must be suitable for the specific store location and comply with all applicable regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), local ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease restrictions.
Cd One Price Cleaners requires franchisees to use a specified architect to design the store and a designated general contractor to oversee its development. Franchisees must submit all construction and remodeling plans and specifications to Cd One Price Cleaners for approval before starting any build-out. They must also submit any revised or "as built" plans as they are prepared during construction.
However, Cd One Price Cleaners's review of these plans is limited to ensuring compliance with their design requirements and operating standards. The review does not assess compliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations, including the ADA, as compliance with these laws remains the franchisee's responsibility. Cd One Price Cleaners may periodically inspect the store's site during development but is not obligated to do so.