Does Punch King Fitness require me to retain a licensed architect for my site?
Punch_King_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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- 2. For your Site, we provide building specifications for your real property space, we review your design plans, you must retain a licensed architect, and you must obtain a feasibility study prepared by a qualified third party (Section IV of the Franchise Agreement).
- 3. We provide you with the standards, specifications, and a list of designated and approved suppliers for all décor, equipment,signs, fixtures, opening inventory,supplies, products, and other materials you will need to operate the franchised business. We do not deliver or install equipment for your site. Our parent, Punch King, LLC, is the sole exclusive supplier of Punch King Punching bags, training equipment, protective gear, flooring, and hanging rack systems to Punch King Fitness franchisees. We are not currently an approved supplier to our franchisees. Delivery is provided, but not installation. (Section VI of the Franchise Agreement).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Punch King Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to retain a licensed architect for their site. Punch King Fitness provides building specifications and reviews the franchisee's design plans, but the franchisee is responsible for hiring a licensed architect. Additionally, the franchisee must obtain a feasibility study prepared by a qualified third party for the site. This requirement applies both during the initial site selection and if the franchisee relocates or remodels the location.
This requirement ensures that the Punch King Fitness location meets the brand's standards and complies with local building codes and ordinances. While Punch King Fitness may offer assistance to ensure compliance, the ultimate responsibility lies with the franchisee. This also means the franchisee will incur the costs associated with hiring the architect and obtaining the feasibility study.
For a prospective Punch King Fitness franchisee, this means factoring in the cost of a licensed architect and a feasibility study into their initial investment. It is important to find qualified professionals who understand the specific requirements of Punch King Fitness and local regulations. The FDD also mentions that the franchisee is responsible for conforming the site premises to local ordinances and building codes and obtaining any required permits for constructing, remodeling, or decorating the site premises.