When must a Bath Tune Up franchisee purchase or lease the required vehicle?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e Manager who will devote his or her entire time and attention during normal business hours, as defined in the Manuals, to the management, operation, and development of the Franchised Business in a manner that maximizes Gross Revenue consistent with sound marketing and business practices and will not engage in any other business activity requiring his or her active participation during normal business hours.
- (b) Vehicle. At any time after the Effective Date, but before the Operating Date, Franchisee must purchase or lease at Franchisee's expense a motor vehicle or motor vehicle and enclosed trailer meeting Franchisor's standards, as set forth in the Manuals (a "Vehicle") for use in the Franchised Business. At its expense, Franchisee must affix Franchisor's approved vehicle signage to the Vehicle in accordance with the specifications of Franchisor as described in the Manuals and provide a photograph of the fully wrapped Vehicle. Any subsequent modifications to the Mark and distinctive logo on the side of the Vehicle will be at Franchisee's expense. Franchisee will be responsible for all operating and other expenses associated with the Vehicle. Franchisee will deliver to Franchisor a copy of the bill of sale or lease for the Vehicle within ten days after Franchisee purchases or leases it. Franchisee must at all times maintain a policy of comprehensive liability insurance that meets specifications stated in the Manuals with Franchisor
as an additional named insured.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must purchase or lease a vehicle at their own expense at any time after the effective date of the franchise agreement, but before the operating date. This vehicle must meet Bath Tune Up's standards as detailed in the manuals.
The franchisee is also responsible for affixing Bath Tune Up's approved vehicle signage to the vehicle according to the franchisor's specifications in the manuals and providing a photograph of the fully wrapped vehicle. Any subsequent modifications to the mark and logo on the vehicle will be at the franchisee's expense.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for all operating and other expenses associated with the vehicle and must provide a copy of the bill of sale or lease to Bath Tune Up within ten days of purchase or lease. The franchisee must also maintain comprehensive liability insurance meeting the specifications in the manuals, naming Bath Tune Up as an additional insured. This insurance requirement remains as long as the vehicle is used for the Bath Tune Up business. Upon termination of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must immediately remove Bath Tune Up's name and logo from the vehicle.