What is the plan review fee if I choose an architect other than the one recommended by Dog Haus?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
, electrical, plumbing and related drawings, engineering, testing, permit expediter, and city permits and fees. You must use a licensed architect approved by us to prepare plans for your Franchised Restaurant. We recommend that you use our architect. If you choose to use a different architect, he
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 22–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee chooses an architect other than the one recommended by Dog Haus, they must pay a $1,500 plan review fee directly to Dog Haus's architect.
Dog Haus requires franchisees to use a licensed architect approved by them to prepare plans for the franchised restaurant. While Dog Haus recommends using their architect, franchisees have the option to choose a different one, provided that the architect is licensed and approved by Dog Haus.
This fee covers the cost for Dog Haus's architect to review the plans submitted by the franchisee's chosen architect to ensure they meet Dog Haus's standards and requirements. This is in addition to the initial pre-construction costs, which range from $45,000 to $85,000, for architectural plans, permits, and project management.