What is the Alloy franchisee's responsibility to not deviate from Alloy's standards and specifications by the use of non-conforming items without Alloy's prior written consent?
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 are responsible for maintaining Alloy's quality standards by using only approved products from designated suppliers. Franchisees must maintain sufficient supplies of these products and ensure that all items used in the business, including materials, supplies, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer systems, and signs, conform to Alloy's standards and specifications.
Deviation from these standards by using non-conforming items is prohibited without Alloy's prior written consent. This requirement ensures uniformity and quality across all Alloy franchises, protecting the brand's image and reputation.
To maintain these standards, Alloy provides a list of approved products and suppliers in its manual, which is subject to change. Alloy will notify franchisees of any changes to the approved lists in the manual or in writing, such as via email. Franchisees are also restricted from entering agreements with health club aggregators or using discount websites without prior written consent from Alloy.