What is the Pump It Up franchisee required to do with the design drawings after receiving a notice of non-objection?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Once you have received our notice of non-objection to your design drawings, which you must receive in writing before proceeding with construction of your Business, the design drawings will be sent by you to your chosen architect of record to prepare the construction drawings.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Pump It Up Franchise Disclosure Document, after receiving a notice of non-objection to the preliminary design drawings, a franchisee must send the design drawings to their chosen architect of record. This architect will then prepare the construction drawings necessary for building the Pump It Up Business. This step is crucial as it bridges the gap between the franchisor's design approval and the actual construction phase. Pump It Up requires written notice of non-objection before construction can begin.
This process ensures that the construction aligns with both Pump It Up's standards and local building codes. The franchisee bears the responsibility of selecting and coordinating with the architect. The FDD also mentions that unless Pump It Up chooses to waive the requirement, the franchisee must retain a licensed architect to develop construction drawings of the Pump It Up Business.
Pump It Up's preliminary design review fee is $2,000. The franchisee is responsible for this fee during the design phase, prior to construction. The franchisor may choose to reduce or waive this fee at their discretion. The franchisee should confirm whether the fee is applicable to them and factor it into their initial investment costs. The franchisee should also confirm whether Pump It Up will require them to retain a licensed architect, as this will impact the overall costs of opening the franchise.