Can Face Foundrie charge a fee for on-site inspections during construction?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ny engineering, licensing, environmental, labor, health, building, fire, sanitation, occupational, landlord's, insurance, safety, tax, governmental, or other statutes, rules, regulations, requirements, or recommendations nor a waiver of Franchisor's right to require continuing compliance with Franchisor's requirements, standards, and policies). Franchisor reserves the right to conduct on-site inspections during the construction of the Facial Bar as Franchisor deems appropriate in its sole discretion, and Franchisor reserves the right to charge its then current fee for such on-site inspections and to require Franchisee to reimburse Franchisor its out-of-pocket expenses that it incurs in conducting such on-site inspections, including costs of transportation, lodging, and meals.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Face Foundrie reserves the right to conduct on-site inspections during the construction of the Facial Bar as it deems appropriate. Face Foundrie also reserves the right to charge its then-current fee for these on-site inspections. Additionally, Face Foundrie may require the franchisee to reimburse it for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during these inspections. These expenses include costs related to transportation, lodging, and meals.
Throughout the construction process, the franchisee must comply with Face Foundrie's requirements and procedures for periodic inspections of the premises. The franchisee is expected to fully cooperate with Face Foundrie's representatives during these inspections and provide any assistance reasonably requested. Face Foundrie also reserves the right to require the franchisee to pay or reimburse it for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during these inspections, including costs of transportation, lodging, and meals.
These stipulations mean that a Face Foundrie franchisee should be prepared to cover not only the direct costs of construction but also potential inspection fees and associated expenses charged by Face Foundrie. This could significantly increase the initial investment required to open a franchise. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these potential costs when evaluating the financial feasibility of the franchise. Franchisees should inquire about the typical frequency and cost of these inspections to better estimate these expenses.