Must a Monicals Pizza franchisee obtain the franchisor's approval for final construction plans?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e Date. In connection with the development of the Approved Location, Franchisee shall:
- 5.4.1 employ an approved competent licensed architect and engineer to prepare, for Franchisor's approval, preliminary specifications for improvement of the Approved Location adapted from the specifications furnished by Franchisor;
- 5.4.2 obtain all zoning approvals, permits and clearances which may be required by state and local laws, ordinances or regulations, and submit to Franchisor, for Franchisor's approval, final plans for construction based upon the preliminary specifications;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Monicals Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to obtain the franchisor's approval for final construction plans. The franchisee must employ an approved, competent, licensed architect and engineer to prepare preliminary specifications for improving the approved location, adapted from the specifications furnished by Monicals Pizza.
Following the preliminary specifications, the franchisee must obtain all necessary zoning approvals, permits, and clearances required by state and local laws. These must be submitted to Monicals Pizza for their approval of the final construction plans, which are based upon the preliminary specifications.
This process ensures that the Monicals Pizza restaurant adheres to the franchisor's standards for design and construction. It also helps maintain uniformity across all franchise locations. The franchisee is also required to employ a qualified, licensed general contractor approved by Monicals Pizza to complete the construction of all required improvements to the approved location.