When can a Kitchen Solvers franchisee commence construction of a location outside of their home?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
B. Construction; Future Alteration. If you choose to construct and equip any location outside of your home for an office or showroom, you must do so in accordance with our current approved specifications and standards pertaining to equipment, inventory, signage, fixtures, accessory features and design and layout of the building. You may not commence construction of the location until you have received our written consent to your building plans.
Without limiting the generality of the prior paragraph, you must promptly after obtaining possession of the site: (i) have prepared and submitted for our approval a site survey and basic architectural plans and specifications consistent with our general atmosphere, image and color scheme requirements as set forth from time to time in the Manuals (including requirements for dimensions, materials, interior design and layout, equipment, fixtures, furniture, signs and decorating); and (ii) complete the equipment, fixtures, furniture and sign installation and construction of the location in full compliance with plans and specifications we approve and all applicable ordinances, building codes, permit and other legal requirements without any unauthorized alterations. It is your responsibility to comply with the foregoing conditions.
Any change to the building plans or any replacement, reconstruction, addition or modification in the building, interior or exterior decor or image, equipment or signage of the location to be made after our consent is granted for initial plans, whether at the request of you or of us, must be made in accordance with specifications that have received our prior written consent. You may not commence such replacement, reconstruction, addition or modification until you have received our written consent to your revised plans.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee who chooses to construct a location outside of their home for an office or showroom must adhere to Kitchen Solvers' current approved specifications and standards for equipment, inventory, signage, fixtures, accessory features, and building design and layout.
The Kitchen Solvers franchisee cannot commence construction until they have received written consent from Kitchen Solvers regarding their building plans. After obtaining possession of the site, the franchisee must promptly prepare and submit a site survey and basic architectural plans that align with Kitchen Solvers' general atmosphere, image, and color scheme requirements as detailed in the manuals. These plans must include requirements for dimensions, materials, interior design and layout, equipment, fixtures, furniture, signs, and decorating.
Furthermore, the Kitchen Solvers franchisee is responsible for completing the equipment, fixtures, furniture, and sign installation and construction of the location in full compliance with the approved plans and specifications. This includes adhering to all applicable ordinances, building codes, permits, and other legal requirements, without making any unauthorized alterations.
Any changes to the building plans or any replacement, reconstruction, addition, or modification to the building, interior or exterior decor or image, equipment, or signage after initial plan approval requires Kitchen Solvers' prior written consent. The franchisee cannot begin any such replacement, reconstruction, addition, or modification until they have received written consent to their revised plans.