What is the scope of Hyper Kidz's review of blueprints and construction plans?
Hyper_Kidz Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You must arrange for blueprints and/or construction plans to be prepared for the build-out of your Franchised Business. We have the right to designate the architect or design firm that you must use. We will provide you with our requirements for the layout of your Franchised Business. Any blueprints or construction plans must be submitted to us for our approval before you may begin construction. Our review is only meant to verify compliance with our standards and presentation of the Proprietary Marks. You must make sure that the plans are in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and building codes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. We may inspect your Franchised Business during its construction and you may not open your Franchised Business until we have approved it for opening.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 19–22)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Hyper Kidz's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must arrange for blueprints and/or construction plans for their Franchised Business's build-out. Hyper Kidz retains the right to designate the architect or design firm that franchisees must use. Hyper Kidz will provide its requirements for the layout of the Franchised Business. Franchisees must submit any blueprints or construction plans to Hyper Kidz for approval before starting construction.
The scope of Hyper Kidz's review of these plans is limited to verifying compliance with their standards and the presentation of their Proprietary Marks. It is the franchisee's responsibility to ensure the plans comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and building codes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hyper Kidz may inspect the Franchised Business during construction, and the franchisee cannot open the business until Hyper Kidz approves it for opening.
This means that while Hyper Kidz has approval power over the design and layout, the franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the construction plans meet all legal and regulatory requirements. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, where the franchisor wants to ensure brand consistency, but the franchisee is responsible for local compliance.