What must a Mrcool franchisee submit to the franchisor prior to opening their franchised business?
Mrcool Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ecifically directed to Franchisee and signed by Franchisor.
Franchisee's Center Facility and Franchisee's Center Location must be constructed and established in accordance with Franchisor's plans and specifications. Promptly after signing a lease or closing on a purchase of the premises of Franchisee's Center Location, Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with
Franchisor's generalized prototype plans and specifications. Prior to constructing, equipping and building out Franchisee's Center Facility and Franchisee's Center Location, Franchisee shall:
- (1) Prepare and submit to Franchisor for approval, which approval, specific plans and specifications prepared by the design consultants designated or approved by Franchisor and hired by Franchisee, at Franchisee's sole expense, whereby such plans and specifications are prepared specifically for Franchisee's Center Facility and Franchisee's Center Location and shall reflect and comply with Franchisor's generalized plans and specifications and otherwise satisfy the specifications and requirements set forth in the Operations Manual. If Franchisor determines, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, that any plans are not consistent with Franchisor's prototype plans and specifications, Franchisor may prohibit implementation of the plans and disapprove the plans;
- (2) Obtain all required building, utility, sign, health, sanitation, and business permits and licenses, and any other required permits and licenses;
- (3) Construct all required improvements to Franchisee's Center Location, purchase and install all required furniture, fixtures and equipment and decorate the premises in compliance with the plans and specifications approved in writing by Franchisor and all applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements and lease or deed requirements and restrictions;
- (4) Provide Franchisor timely written reports regarding the process of construction and remodeling in compliance with Franchisor's then current specifications; and
- (5) Establish filing, accounting, and inventory control systems, conforming to the requirements prescribed by Franchisor, if any.
At all times, in the construction and operation of the Franchised Business, Franchisee shall exclusively install, use, attach, maintain, replenish and replace only those types of construction and decorating materials, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and signs that Franchisor has approved or designated in the Operations Manual for MRCOOL Centers as meeting Franchisor's specifications and standards for appearance, function and performance.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mrcool's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must submit several items to the franchisor before opening their franchised business. Specifically, the franchisee needs to prepare and submit specific plans and specifications for the center facility and location, created by design consultants approved by Mrcool. These plans must comply with Mrcool's generalized plans, specifications, and the Operations Manual. Mrcool retains the right to disapprove any plans not consistent with their prototype.
Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for obtaining all necessary building, utility, sign, health, sanitation, and business permits and licenses. They must also construct all required improvements to the center location, purchase and install required furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and decorate the premises according to the approved plans, applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease or deed restrictions. The franchisee must provide timely written reports regarding the construction and remodeling process, adhering to Mrcool's current specifications.
Furthermore, the franchisee must establish filing, accounting, and inventory control systems that conform to Mrcool's requirements. Prior to opening, the franchisee must submit a grand opening marketing plan for Mrcool's review and approval. The franchisee is required to spend at least $2,000 to market and promote the grand opening, following Mrcool's standards and specifications, no less than 30 days before opening.