When must I submit final construction plans and specifications to Degree Wellness for approval?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
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 submit final construction plans and specifications to Degree Wellness for approval before you begin construction at the premises. You are also required to construct the studio in accordance with those approved plans and specifications. Degree Wellness furnishes you with one set of plans, specifications, and other materials reflecting their suggestions and requirements for layout, equipment, fixtures, decorations, and signs for a Degree Wellness Studio.
Using an architect designated or approved by Degree Wellness, 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.
This requirement ensures that the Degree Wellness studio adheres to the brand's standards and complies with all applicable regulations before opening. Failing to obtain approval or deviating from the approved plans could result in delays, additional costs, or non-compliance issues.