Can Petro Stopping Center make changes to the Development Plans during the Petro Center's development?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) Changes.
We may make changes to the Development Plans that we specify from time to time during the development of the Petro Center.
You and your respective vendors and service providers must not begin development, remodeling or otherwise construct the Petro Center until we have approved the Development Plans.
Our changes to the Development Plans during the build-out or development of your Petro Center may result in increased costs to you, and you agree to be responsible for such increased costs.
You and your respective vendors and services providers must make no changes to the approved Development Plans unless such changes are presented to and approved by us.
Source: Item 14 — Other investments (FDD pages 131–208)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Petro Stopping Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Petro Stopping Center retains the right to modify the Development Plans during the construction or development phase of the Petro Center. These Development Plans encompass the required plans, space plans, and specifications necessary for the Petro Center's development, ensuring they align with applicable ordinances, codes, permit requirements, and Petro System Standards. These standards also include minimum requirements that Petro Stopping Center can revise or increase at their discretion, provided they give prior notice to the franchisee.
These changes to the Development Plans during the build-out may lead to increased costs for the franchisee, and the franchisee is responsible for covering these additional expenses. Furthermore, franchisees are prohibited from making any alterations to the approved Development Plans unless they are presented to and approved by Petro Stopping Center. This ensures that all Petro Centers adhere to the brand's standards and specifications.
This requirement means that prospective franchisees must be prepared for potential cost overruns during development due to changes mandated by Petro Stopping Center. It also highlights the importance of maintaining open communication with Petro Stopping Center throughout the development process to ensure any proposed changes are reviewed and approved, avoiding potential delays or non-compliance issues. Franchisees should factor in a contingency budget to accommodate such modifications and understand that adhering to Petro Stopping Center's evolving standards is a condition of maintaining the franchise agreement.