What rights does Pump It Up have to inspect the Franchised Business?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
6. CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS
A. Construction Plans.
- (1) You are responsible for developing the Franchised Business. We will provide to you mandatory and suggested specifications and layouts for a Pump It Up Business, including requirements for dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, equipment, signs, furnishings, and color scheme. We may also provide you with suggested drawings for the overall layout of the premises. You acknowledge that the layouts and drawings are proprietary to us. These specifications and layouts might not reflect the requirements of any federal, state, or local law, code, or regulation, including those arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") or similar rules governing public accommodations for persons with disabilities. It is your responsibility to prepare a site survey and all required construction plans and specifications to suit the Premises and to make sure that these plans and specifications comply with the ADA and similar rules governing public accommodations for persons with disabilities, other applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and Lease requirements and restrictions.
- (2) You must retain an architect licensed in your state to develop construction drawings of your Pump It Up Business. Required stamped drawings include architectural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical plans. In addition, you must obtain structural and fire protection and any other plans as may be required by your state and local agencies.
- (3) You agree to send to us, upon our request, construction plans, specifications and/or other plans for our review before you begin constructing the Franchised Business, and all revised or "as built" plans and specifications during construction. We reserve the right to visit and inspect the Premises during construction to confirm your compliance with your obligations described in this section.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Pump It Up retains specific rights to inspect the premises of the Franchised Business, particularly during its construction phase. Pump It Up provides mandatory and suggested specifications and layouts for the Pump It Up Business, including requirements for dimensions, design, image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, equipment, signs, furnishings, and color scheme. Franchisees must send construction plans, specifications, and other plans upon request for Pump It Up's review before construction begins, as well as any revised plans during construction. Pump It Up reserves the right to visit and inspect the premises during construction to ensure compliance with these obligations.
This inspection right allows Pump It Up to ensure that the Franchised Business is being developed according to their standards and specifications. This helps maintain uniformity across all Pump It Up locations, which is crucial for brand consistency and customer experience. The franchisee is responsible for preparing a site survey and all required construction plans and specifications to suit the premises and to ensure compliance with the ADA and similar rules, other applicable ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and Lease requirements and restrictions.
For a prospective Pump It Up franchisee, this means they must be prepared to share all construction-related plans with Pump It Up and allow them access to the premises for inspection during the construction phase. It also underscores the importance of adhering to Pump It Up's specifications and layouts to avoid any issues or delays during the construction process. Franchisees must also retain a state-licensed architect to develop the construction drawings for their Pump It Up Business, including architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plans, as well as structural and fire protection plans required by state and local agencies.