What specific signage requirements must Pump It Up franchisees adhere to?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ed, of the success or profitability of a Pump It Up Business operated at the Premises. Our review will indicate only whether we believe that the terms of the Lease meet our thenacceptable criteria.
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.
B. Development of the Franchised Business. You agree to do the following, at your own expense, to develop the Franchised Business at the Premises:
- (1) secure all financing and/or funding required to develop and operate the Franchised Business
- (2) procure insurance coverage for your activities under this Agreement as required by Section 12.L. and the Manuals;
- (3) obtain all required building, utility, sign, health, sanitation, occupancy, business, and other permits and licenses;
- (4) construct all required improvements to the Premises and furnish and decorate the Franchised Business according to our approved plans and specifications;
- (5) obtain all customary contractors' sworn statements and partial and final waivers of lien for construction, remodeling, decorating, and installation services;
(6) purchase or lease from PIU Vendors all required fixtures, furniture, equipment and interior and exterior signs, and install the same;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to specific signage requirements as part of developing their franchised business. Pump It Up will provide mandatory and suggested specifications and layouts, including requirements for signs. Franchisees are responsible for securing all required sign permits and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Pump It Up franchisees may be required to update their external signage to comply with the then-existing System Standards, including brand attributes, if they are acquiring an existing franchised business. These updates are part of a broader set of requirements that may include a Brand Refresh Package and other brand-specific changes required of new Pump It Up franchises. Franchisees are responsible for covering the expenses associated with these updates, paying directly to the vendors providing the services and products.
Moreover, franchisees must ensure that all advertising and promotional materials, including signage, align with Pump It Up's System Standards. These materials must be clear, factual, and not misleading, adhering to ethical advertising standards and Pump It Up's prescribed advertising and marketing policies. Pump It Up retains the right to prohibit the use of any materials that do not comply with these obligations, ensuring consistency and protecting the brand's image.