What is the Face Foundrie franchisee's obligation regarding blueprint specifications for the Face Foundrie premises?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tandards. Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, refuse to approve any such item(s) and/or supplier(s) that does not meet Franchisor's standards or specifications.
- 3.05 Off-Premises Services. Franchisee may conduct any Facial Bar activities outside of the Premises only with the consent and as agreed to by Franchisor.
- 3.06 Franchisor's Plans. As stated above, Franchisor shall make available to Franchisee specifications and guidelines for the construction of a Face Foundrié Facial Bar and for the interior design and layout, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs. Franchisee acknowledges that such standard design plans and specifications shall not contain the requirements of any federal, state or local law, code or regulation (including without limitation those concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") or similar rules governing public accommodations or commercial facilities for persons with disabilities), nor shall such plans contain the requirements of, or be used for, construction drawings or other documentation necessary to obtain permits or authorization to build a specific Face Foundrié Facial Bar, compliance with all of which shall be Franchisee's responsibility and at Franchisee's expense. Franchisee understands and acknowledges that Franchisor has the right to modify the prototype design plans and specifications, and develop additional prototype design plans and specifications, as Franchisor deems appropriate from time to time (however Franchisor will not modify the prototype plans and specifications for the Facial Bar developed pursuant to this Agreement once those prototype plans and specifications have been given to Franchisee). Franchisee further understands and acknowledges that each Face Foundrié Facial Bar will be designed differently depending on the specifications of the Premises. Franchisee shall adapt the standard plans to the Facial Bar's location, subject to Franchisor's approval.
4. TRAINING AND GUIDANCE.
4.01 Franchisor Training Programs. The Facial Bar must have an individual that is designated by Franchisee to assume primary responsibility for managing the Facial Bar, and is required to own at least twenty percent (20%) of the outstanding equity of Franchisee (the "Operating Partner"). The Operating Partner must meet our qualifications and must be approved by us.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Face Foundrie Franchise Disclosure Document, Face Foundrie will provide franchisees with specifications and guidelines for constructing a Face Foundrie Facial Bar, including interior design, layout, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs. However, these standard design plans do not include federal, state, or local legal requirements like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or similar regulations. It is the franchisee's responsibility and expense to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and regulations when adapting the standard plans to their specific location.
Each Face Foundrie Facial Bar will be designed differently based on the specifications of the premises. The franchisee is required to adapt the standard plans to the Facial Bar's location, but this adaptation is subject to Face Foundrie's approval. Furthermore, franchisees cannot make physical changes from the blueprint specifications or approved remodeling plans without the express written approval of Face Foundrie. However, franchisees are obligated to make reasonable alterations to the Facial Bar or premises if Face Foundrie requests them to conform to the current marketing and operating standards of the Face Foundrie system.
Throughout the construction process, the Face Foundrie franchisee must adhere to Face Foundrie's requirements and procedures for periodic inspections of the premises and fully cooperate with Face Foundrie's representatives during these inspections. Face Foundrie reserves the right to require the franchisee to pay or reimburse Face Foundrie for its out-of-pocket expenses incurred during these inspections, including costs of transportation, lodging, and meals. This ensures that the Facial Bar is constructed according to Face Foundrie's standards and specifications, maintaining uniformity across all locations.