What does Cd One Price Cleaners provide to the franchisee regarding store development?
Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
3. DEVELOPMENT OF STORE
- 3.1 Securing Governmental Approvals. Promptly after signing a Lease, Franchisee shall obtain all zoning classifications and clearances which may be required by state or local laws, ordinances or regulations, or which may be necessary or advisable owing to any restrictive covenants relating to the location of the Store. Franchisee shall obtain all permits, licenses and certifications required for the lawful construction, occupancy and operation of the Store.
- 3.2 Developing the Store. Franchisee is responsible for developing the Store at its expense. At Franchisor's option, Franchisee shall engage only the suppliers (including, without limitation, the architect and/or general contractor) that Franchisor designates with respect to the Store's development or relocation. Franchisor will provide Franchisee mandatory and suggested specifications and sample layouts for a CD Store, including, without limitation, requirements or recommendations (as applicable) for a CD Store's design, decor and Operating Assets (defined in Section 3.3). These specifications and sample layouts might not reflect the requirements of any federal, state or local law, code or regulation, including those arising under zoning regulations, environmental laws and regulations, other applicable ordinances, building codes or permit requirements, or any Lease requirements or restrictions.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 72–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cd One Price Cleaners' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for developing the store at their own expense. However, Cd One Price Cleaners will provide mandatory and suggested specifications and sample layouts for the store, including requirements or recommendations for the store's design, decor, and operating assets. These specifications and sample layouts might not reflect the requirements of any federal, state, or local law, code, or regulation, including those arising under zoning regulations, environmental laws and regulations, other applicable ordinances, building codes or permit requirements, or any Lease requirements or restrictions.
Cd One Price Cleaners may also designate specific suppliers, including architects and general contractors, that the franchisee must use for the store's development or relocation. This means the franchisee might not have complete freedom in choosing suppliers and could be limited to those approved or designated by Cd One Price Cleaners.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for securing all necessary governmental approvals, including zoning classifications, clearances, permits, licenses, and certifications required for the lawful construction, occupancy, and operation of the store. This includes ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations related to the store's location and operation.