Franchise
Archispectrum has been assisting multiple franchise groups since 2010. To date, Archispectrum has been involved with over 1000 franchise clubs nationally.
Currently, Archispectrum is a preferred supplier for the provision of architectural services for a number of franchise operators.
Archispectrum plays a pivotal role in aligning the physical location with the franchisor’s standards. This includes ensuring that the layout, aesthetics, signage, furniture, fixtures, and equipment all adhere to the franchisor’s specifications. Brand consistency is upheld through Archispectrum’s vigilance. We ensure the franchisor’s brand standards are strictly applied, overseeing the realisation of the final built environment.
In essence, we serve as a bridge between the franchisor’s standards and the practical implementation of those standards in the physical location. We navigate local regulations, ensuring compliance whilst preserving the integrity of the franchise brand and orchestrating a seamless translation from blueprint to reality.
A part of establishing your club is finding suitable premises; however, this is only the beginning of the process of making that space ready for operation. Depending on which state your club is located in, there are specific legislative mechanisms relating to obtaining consent to operate a fitness club within the premises. Archispectrum is broadly experienced across all Australian states and their requirements. Typically, there are two levels of approvals required prior to opening your club. Firstly, Council Approval needs to be obtained, followed by construction approval to ensure compliance with various building regulation codes.
The Process
Archispectrum ensures franchisee requirements are comprehensively serviced by offering support across a range of aspects of club establishments depending on what is required by each individual location:
Tenancy Survey and Preparation of Base Plan
An accurate base plan of the existing tenancy might be required, especially where the tenancy contains existing fit-out works or is complex in arrangement.
Archispectrum can visit the site to carry out an onsite survey and prepare a tenancy plan.
Concept Design
- Preparation of concept design to ensure your club is designed to comply with the Design Manual.
- Providing a platform for the franchisees to see what the club will look like and to finetune certain aspects of the club. Various changes and adjustments can be made at this point.
Local Government Approval Documentation & Application Coordination
Certain councils are very specific in terms of the type of drawings to be provided, such as scaled plans, external elevation, parking layout, site plans, and notification drawings. Archispectrum will provide all the required drawings.
Preparation of Council application submission. Council requires various sets of documents for submission, such as town planning reports and various consultancy reports. Archispectrum will prepare the town planning report as well as assist with coordination of other consultancy reports.
We will also prepare the submission package and lodge it with the Council.
Construction Certificate / Building Permit
Construction approval will also be required prior to commencement of work. The approval process can become complicated with various consultants requiring coordination. Archispectrum provides construction approval management services to assist franchisees in this complex process:
- Assessment of Council Development Consent in respect of obtaining construction approval (if applicable).
- Identification of suitable Certifying Authority based on the location of the proposed premises.
- Appointment of Certifying Authority.
- Coordination of the Construction Approval process with the Certifying Authority/consultants etc.
- Review of documentation for compliance with the BCA.
- Submission of application with the Certifying Authority.
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation
Once the approval application is underway, it is time to find a builder and construct your club. It is at this point that Archispectrum provides the most valuable service by taking your concept club layout to detailed design level.
The benefits are as follows:
- Design resolution to provide compliance with the BCA (Building Code of Australia) and the various Australian Standards, especially the access code (disabled access). This ensures the building certification process will be a lot more streamlined.
- A concise set of construction drawings for the builder. This is probably the most undervalued part by franchisees. A detailed set of drawings ensures that the builder knows exactly what they are pricing, hence providing franchisees with a much more refined (and typically lower) quote.
- A detailed set of construction drawings ensures fewer issues during construction. The drawings will form part of your contract with the builder, limiting any potential arguments and speeding up the construction process.
outstanding personalised architectural service
We provide complete architectural services from design concept to council approval, construction certificate, detailed contract documentation, contract administration and project management.