If a supplier applies directly to Basecamp Fitness for approval, what will the franchisor require?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rs the items or services for which that vendor has been designated, you must notify us in writing and obtain our approval. If you seek approval of a new supplier (or if the supplier applies directly to us for approval), we will require the supplier pay us a nonrefundable fee of $300 before we will consider approving their application. This fee is intended to defer our cost of reviewing t
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 28–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a supplier directly applies for approval, Basecamp Fitness will require the supplier to pay a nonrefundable fee of $300 before considering their application. This fee is intended to cover the costs associated with reviewing the supplier's application. Basecamp Fitness clarifies that this fee is to be paid by the supplier, not the franchisee.
Additionally, Basecamp Fitness may require the supplier to sign a supplier agreement. This agreement would likely outline the terms and conditions of the supplier's relationship with Basecamp Fitness, including quality standards, pricing, and other relevant factors.
This process ensures that Basecamp Fitness maintains control over the quality and consistency of products and services used within its franchise system. By charging a fee and potentially requiring a supplier agreement, Basecamp Fitness aims to mitigate the costs and risks associated with evaluating and approving new suppliers.