What must Alloy franchisees maintain in sufficient supply at all times?
Alloy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must maintain in sufficient supply (as we may prescribe in the Manual or otherwise in writing), and use at all times, only the products purchased from suppliers designated or approved by us, and any other products, materials, supplies, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer systems, signs, and other items as conform with our standards and specifications, and not deviate from those standards and specifications by the use of non-conforming items without our prior written consent. A complete list of our approved products and suppliers will be included in the Manual and is subject to change over time. We will provide you notice in the Manual or otherwise in writing (such as via e-mail) of any changes to the lists of approved products and approved suppliers. You may not enter into any agreement with any health club aggregator, multi-partner membership program or utilize any type of discount, deal, or coupon-type website, without our prior written consent.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 25–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Alloy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must maintain a sufficient supply of products purchased from designated or approved suppliers. These products must be used at all times. Franchisees must also maintain a sufficient supply of other products, materials, supplies, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer systems, signs, and other items that conform to Alloy's standards and specifications. Deviations from these standards are not allowed without prior written consent from Alloy. The specifics of what constitutes a 'sufficient supply' will be outlined in the Manual or in writing from Alloy, and a complete list of approved products and suppliers will be included in the Manual and is subject to change.
This requirement ensures uniformity and quality across all Alloy franchise locations. By mandating the use of approved products and suppliers, Alloy aims to maintain a consistent brand image and service quality. This also allows Alloy to control the standards of products used in the Alloy system.
For a prospective franchisee, this means they will need to carefully manage their inventory and procurement processes to comply with Alloy's requirements. They must stay updated on the approved product and supplier lists, as these are subject to change. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in penalties or other enforcement actions from Alloy. Franchisees are also restricted from using health club aggregators, multi-partner membership programs, or discount websites without Alloy's prior written consent.