What must a Face Foundrie franchisee submit to the franchisor for approval regarding construction plans?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (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.
Any such change made without Franchisor's prior written permission shall constitute a default and Franchisor may withhold its authorization to open the Facial Bar until the unauthorized change is rectified (or reversed) to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction.
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 submit final construction plans to Face Foundrie for approval. These plans should be based on preliminary plans and specifications that Face Foundrie provides. Once Face Foundrie approves the final plans, the franchisee cannot change or modify them without prior written permission from Face Foundrie. Making changes without this permission constitutes a default, and Face Foundrie can withhold authorization to open the Facial Bar until the unauthorized changes are rectified.
Face Foundrie's review of the plans is limited to assessing compliance with their design standards, including trade dress, presentation of the marks, and the provision of products and services central to a functioning Facial Bar. This review does not cover compliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations, including the ADA, which remains the franchisee's sole responsibility.
In addition to submitting construction plans, the franchisee must also employ a qualified, licensed architect or engineer approved or designated by Face Foundrie to prepare preliminary plans and specifications for site improvement and/or construction of the Facial Bar. The franchisee is responsible for all payments for design and architecture services. Furthermore, the franchisee must obtain all necessary permits and certifications for lawful construction and operation and certify in writing to Face Foundrie that they have been obtained.