Must Floyds 99 approve my construction plans and specifications before construction begins?
Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Provide you with design plans and specifications for your site and our standards and specifications for the leasehold improvements, signs, color, decor, products, inventory, equipment, POS system, computer hardware and software and displays.
We must approve your construction plans and specifications before construction begins.
You are responsible for the cost of plans prepared by an approved contractor and by your local architect, for any second review of your construction plans by us, if necessary, and for the cost of construction. (Sections 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 and 7.1(c) of the Franchise Agreement)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 31–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Floyds 99 Franchise Disclosure Document, you must obtain approval from Floyds 99 regarding your construction plans and specifications before starting any construction. Floyds 99 also provides design plans and specifications for your site, including standards for leasehold improvements, signs, color schemes, décor, products, inventory, equipment, the POS system, computer hardware and software, and displays.
As the franchisee, you will bear the costs associated with the plans prepared by an approved contractor and your local architect. You are also responsible for any second review of your construction plans by Floyds 99, if deemed necessary, and the overall cost of construction.
This requirement ensures that all Floyds 99 locations maintain a consistent brand image and meet the franchisor's standards for quality and functionality. Failing to obtain approval could result in non-compliance with the franchise agreement and potential penalties.