Must a Craters & Freighters franchisee provide the franchisor with construction plans for the premises?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4.3 Development of the Premises. Franchisee will be solely responsible for developing and furnishing the Premises. Franchisor will provide to Franchisee mandatory or suggested specifications for the premises of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business including but not limited to those involving dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, Equipment, computer hardware and software, signs, and color scheme which Franchisor has approved based on its standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance. Franchisee must provide Franchisor with the construction plans for the Premises ("Construction Plans"), and receive Franchisor's written approval of such Construction Plans, before construction of the Premises commences. Franchisee will, upon request by Franchisor, submit to Franchisor all revised or "as
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to provide the franchisor with construction plans for their premises. Before any construction begins, the franchisee must submit these plans, referred to as "Construction Plans", to Craters & Freighters and receive written approval.
Craters & Freighters also provides mandatory or suggested specifications for the premises, covering aspects such as dimensions, design, interior layout, decor, fixtures, equipment, computer hardware and software, signs, and color schemes. These specifications are based on Craters & Freighters' standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance.
This requirement ensures that all Craters & Freighters locations maintain a consistent brand image and operational standard. For a prospective franchisee, this means they must factor in the time and potential costs associated with developing and submitting construction plans that meet the franchisor's approval before starting any work on their premises.