What certification must the architect's Final Plans and Specifications include for a Goldfish Swim School?

According to the 2025 Goldfish Swim School FDD, the architect's Final Plans and Specifications must include a certification that they comply with all of Goldfish Swim School's current plans and specifications. This means that the franchisee needs to ensure the architect they employ is aware of and adheres to all the brand's standards when creating the final construction documents.

This requirement ensures that each Goldfish Swim School location maintains brand consistency and meets the franchisor's standards for design and functionality. The franchisee cannot commence construction until Goldfish Swim School has approved the Final Plans and Specifications, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the franchisor's guidelines from the outset.

Additionally, the franchisee must ensure that the architect waives any copyrights related to the Final Plans and Specifications and authorizes Goldfish Swim School to use them as they deem appropriate. This includes using the plans as prototypical plans for future franchisees, which protects the franchisor's intellectual property and allows them to maintain uniformity across all locations. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to leverage successful designs and layouts across the franchise system.