Does Crave have the right to designate the designer or architect for my Restaurant's construction plans?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Design & Architect Fees. You must obtain construction plans for the build-out of your Restaurant according to our specifications. We have the right to designate and/or approve of the designer and/or architect you use.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must obtain construction plans that adhere to Crave's specifications for their restaurant build-out. Crave retains the right to either designate the specific designer or architect that the franchisee must use, or to approve the franchisee's choice of designer or architect.
This means that as a prospective Crave franchisee, you may have to use a designer or architect chosen or approved by Crave. This ensures that the restaurant's design aligns with Crave's brand standards and operational requirements.
The estimated cost for design and architect fees ranges from $5,000 to $35,000 for a Restaurant. This cost is paid as arranged to the designer or architect. Franchisees should factor this potential cost and the franchisor's control over the selection or approval of the designer/architect into their investment considerations.