What happens if the franchisee does not use the architect specified by Cd One Price Cleaners?
Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 33–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cd One Price Cleaners's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must use the architect that Cd One Price Cleaners specifies to design the store. The franchisee must also use Cd One Price Cleaners's designated general contractor to oversee the store's development.
In addition, the franchisee must submit all construction and remodeling plans and specifications to Cd One Price Cleaners for approval before beginning the build-out of the store. The franchisee must also submit any revised plans as they are prepared during construction and development. Cd One Price Cleaners's review of these plans is limited to ensuring compliance with their design requirements and operating standards.
While the FDD excerpt specifies that a franchisee must use the architect that Cd One Price Cleaners specifies, it does not explicitly state the consequences of failing to do so. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Cd One Price Cleaners regarding the repercussions of not adhering to this requirement, as it could potentially lead to breaches of the franchise agreement or delays in store opening.