What is the purpose of the 'as built' survey that a Floyds 99 franchisee must obtain?
Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The leasehold improvements that you will typically make to a built but unimproved location include: interior remodeling, floor covering, painting, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, design and other improvements. These estimated costs also include payments for architectural charges, which may consist of: (1) any expenses related to the "as built" survey that you must obtain and provide to an architect that we may designate; (2) architectural charges for that architect's provision of one standard set of blueprints for your Barbershop; and (3) preparation of any additional sets of blueprints or any modifications that may be required to comply with local zoning, other regulations or landlord requirements. See also Item 8.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 20–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Floyds 99 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'as built' survey that a franchisee must obtain is related to architectural charges during the build-out or remodel of the barbershop location. Specifically, the franchisee must provide the survey to an architect that Floyds 99 may designate.
The purpose of this survey is to provide the architect with accurate information about the existing conditions of the space. This allows the architect to create blueprints tailored to the specific location. These blueprints are essential for the interior remodeling, including elements like flooring, painting, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, ensuring that all improvements comply with local zoning, regulations, and landlord requirements.
In practical terms, the franchisee is responsible for the cost of the 'as built' survey as part of the initial investment. This cost falls under architectural charges, which also include the architect's fees for providing a standard set of blueprints and any modifications needed for regulatory compliance. The FDD indicates that the actual costs for these architectural services, including the survey, can vary depending on the specific location and the extent of modifications required.