Does Creative World School require approval of the School's development before opening?
Creative_World_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nd parking layout, and Operating Assets which include fixtures, equipment, signs, and furnishings. However, you are obligated to have prepared, at your expense, all required Construction Plans and specifications to suit the shape and dimensions of the Site and to ensure that such plans and specifications comply with applicable ordinances, building codes and permit requirements and with lease requirements and restrictions. You agree to submit Construction Plans and specifications to us for approval before construction of the School is commenced, and within 120 days of the date we approved your Site and, at our request, submit all revised or "as built" plans and specifications during the course of such construction. We will approve or disapprove your Construction Plans within 60 days of the date you provide complete Construction Plans to us. The date of our approval of the Construction Plans is referred to as the "Construction Approval Date." Once approved by us, the Construction Plans may not be modified or altered without our prior approval. Your Construction Plans must include an estimated schedule of Construction Activities, architectural plans, land use plans and the like. If we deem it necessary or appropriate, we may grant you up to 3 additional 30-day extensions to permit you to meet the schedule for Construction we approve in your Construction Plans. We may, but are not obligated, to assist you in developing the School by recommending contractors and architects and otherwise furnishing information to assist you in developing the School in accordance with our specifications. We may require you to utilize, at your expense, an approved or designated architect, engineer and/or contractor for the preparation of your Construction Plans and the development of your School. The date we notify you on which you may begin operations of the School is referred to as the "Opening Date."
You agree, at your own expense, to do the following with respect to developing the School at the Site:
- (a) have complete and detailed construction drawings prepared by your architect and approved by us or our authorized architect;
- (b) secure all financing required to develop and operate the School;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–247)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Creative World School FDD, franchisees must have their construction plans approved by Creative World School before starting construction. Franchisees must submit these plans within 120 days of site approval. Creative World School will then approve or disapprove the plans within 60 days of submission. The date of approval is termed the "Construction Approval Date."
These construction plans must include an estimated schedule of construction activities, architectural plans, and land use plans. Once Creative World School approves the construction plans, the franchisee cannot modify them without prior approval from Creative World School. Creative World School may also require franchisees to use an approved or designated architect, engineer, or contractor for preparing construction plans and developing the school, potentially adding to the franchisee's expenses.
Creative World School may provide prototype design plans, specifications, decor, and layout for a school, including requirements for design, color scheme, interior and exterior layout, playground and parking layout, and operating assets. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring their plans comply with local ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease restrictions. Franchisees must also notify Creative World School of construction commencement within 10 days of starting and provide progress reports with digital photos every 2 weeks. Creative World School can also mandate additional photos or require the franchisee to use a construction monitoring service at the franchisee's expense.