What must I construct my Degree Wellness Studio in accordance with?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
our express written approval as to any variations or exclusions of such provisions in your lease.
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- Furnish you with one set of plans, specifications, and other materials reflecting our suggestions and requirements for layout, equipment, fixtures, decorations and signs for a Degree Wellness Studio (Franchise Agreement – Section 3.2). Using an architect designated or approved by us, you must modify the plans and specifications to comply with all local ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease requirements and restrictions applicable to the premises. You must submit final construction plans and specifications to us for our approval before you begin construction at the premises and you must construct the Studio in accordance with those approved plans and specifications.
You must open your Studio 12 months of signing your Franchise Agreement. (Franchise Agreement – Section 3.3).
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 32–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you must construct your studio in accordance with the final construction plans and specifications approved by Degree Wellness. Degree Wellness will furnish you with a set of plans, specifications, and other materials reflecting their suggestions and requirements for layout, equipment, fixtures, decorations, and signs for a Degree Wellness Studio.
Before construction, you must use an architect designated or approved by Degree Wellness to modify the plans and specifications to comply with all local ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease requirements and restrictions applicable to the premises. You must then submit these final construction plans and specifications to Degree Wellness for approval before beginning construction.
Degree Wellness must approve the final construction plans and specifications for your studio. This ensures that the studio meets Degree Wellness's standards for brand consistency and operational efficiency, while also adhering to local regulations. Failing to construct the studio according to these approved plans could result in non-compliance and potential penalties or delays in opening your Degree Wellness franchise.