Who is responsible for the expense of preparing site plans and build-out plans for a Crave Restaurant?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Standard specifications and layouts for building and furnishing the Restaurant, which you will use to have site plans and build-out plans prepared, at your expense. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.3.) We have the right to require you to use the architect/designer we designate and to inspect your Restaurant during its construction. You must use our designated contractor for your Restaurant's construction.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 32–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the expense of preparing site plans and build-out plans for a Crave Restaurant. Crave will provide standard specifications and layouts for building and furnishing the Restaurant, which the franchisee will then use to have the site plans and build-out plans prepared at their own expense.
Crave retains the right to require the franchisee to use a designated architect/designer and contractor for the restaurant's construction. Furthermore, Crave has the right to inspect the restaurant during construction. However, the franchisee must arrange for construction plans that incorporate Crave's requirements into the size and shape of the approved site.
The franchisee cannot use the plans or begin building out the restaurant until Crave has approved the construction plans. Any changes to the construction plans must also be approved by Crave before implementation. Crave's review is to verify that the construction plans accurately present their trade dress, the Marks, and meet their specifications, and is not meant to assess compliance with any applicable laws, regulations, or building codes.