What construction-related requirements must a Face Foundrie franchisee satisfy before starting construction of the Facial Bar?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rritory granted to it, and Franchisor approves, the extension fee will be Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500). If Franchisee opts to release any protected
territory granted to it and seek a site for the Facial Bar in an area" to be determined," and Franchisor approves, the extension fee will be One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500).
- 3.04 Construction. Before commencing any construction of the Facial Bar, Franchisee, at its expense, shall comply, to Franchisor's satisfaction, with all of the following requirements:
- (a) Franchisor will provide Franchisee a sample layout for the interior of a typical Face Foundrié Facial Bar, with a set of décor specifications approved by Franchisor.
- (b) Franchisee shall employ a qualified, licensed architect or engineer who has been approved or designated (as described below) by Franchisor to prepare, subject to Franchisor's approval, preliminary plans and specifications for site improvement and/or construction of the Facial Bar based upon prototype plans and/or specifications furnished by Franchisor. Franchisor shall have the right to designate one or more suppliers of design services and/or architecture services to supply such services to the System. If Franchisor designates a design firm and/or architecture firm prior to the time Franchisee commences to develop the Facial Bar, Franchisee shall employ such designated supplier(s) to prepare all designs and plans for the Facial Bar, unless Franchisee obtains Franchisor's prior written approval to use an alternative professional. If Franchisor has not designated a design firm or architecture firm, Franchisee shall be responsible for locating and employing a qualified design consultant and architect who is/are licensed in the jurisdiction in which the Facial Bar will be located, and who is reputable and experienced in providing design and architecture services. Franchisee shall be solely responsible for payments for all design and architecture services. Franchisee expressly acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor shall not be liable for the unsatisfactory performance of any contractor, firm, supplier, professional or consultant retained by Franchisee, whether or not designated by Franchisor.
- (c) Franchisee shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, including the applicable provisions of the ADA, regarding the construction, design and operation of the Facial Bar. In the event Franchisee receives any complaint, claim, other notice alleging a failure to comply with the ADA, Franchisee shall provide Franchisor with a copy of such notice within five (5) days after receipt thereof.
- (d) Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor, for Franchisor's approval, final plans for construction based upon the preliminary plans and specifications. Franchisor's review and approval of plans shall be limited to review of such plans to assess compliance with Franchisor's design standards for the System, including such items as trade dress, presentation of the Marks, and the providing to the potential customer of certain products and services that are central to a functioning Facial Bar. Such review is not designed to assess compliance with federal, state or local laws and regulations, including the ADA, as compliance with such laws is the sole responsibility of Franchisee. Once approved by Franchisor, such final plans shall not thereafter be changed or modified without the prior written permission of Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must meet several construction-related requirements before starting construction of their Facial Bar. Face Foundrie will provide a sample layout for the interior of a typical Face Foundrie Facial Bar, along with approved décor specifications. The franchisee is responsible for employing a qualified, licensed architect or engineer, approved or designated by Face Foundrie, to prepare preliminary plans and specifications for site improvement and/or construction based on Face Foundrie's prototype plans.
If Face Foundrie designates a design or architecture firm, the franchisee must use that firm unless they obtain prior written approval from Face Foundrie to use an alternative professional. If Face Foundrie has not designated a firm, the franchisee must find and employ a qualified design consultant and architect licensed in the jurisdiction where the Facial Bar will be located. The franchisee is solely responsible for payments for all design and architecture services.
The franchisee must also comply with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, and licensing and permitting requirements that affect the Facial Bar or the premises, including zoning, disability access, signage, fire and safety, sales tax registration, music licensing, health and sanitation, construction, HVAC, plumbing, and environmental laws. Additionally, the franchisee cannot make physical changes from blueprint specifications or approved remodeling plans without Face Foundrie's express written approval, and they must maintain maintenance and service contracts on all equipment and machinery designated by Face Foundrie.