What items in the Eos Worldwide FDD discuss site selection and acquisition/lease obligations?
Eos_Worldwide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 11
FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING
Except as listed below, EOS Worldwide Franchising, LLC is not required to provide you with any assistance.
Pre-Opening Obligations
Before you commence operations of your Franchised Business we or our designee will:
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- Help onboard you as a new franchisee/Implementer and will provide you with your 180 Day Sprint Coach to help you prepare for Boot Camp and beyond (See "Implementer Development" under the Training Program below).
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- Provide our Boot Camp training program to you. This training is described in detail later in this Item 11. (Section 5 Franchise Agreement).
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- Provide you with information regarding sources for supplies, signs, and other products and services for your Franchised Business, including a list of Approved Suppliers, as applicable. We do not deliver or install any of these items. We provide written specifications for these items and this information is described in greater detail in Item 8. (Section 7.3 Franchise Agreement).
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- Provide you with access to our Operations Manual and other guidelines which designate our Franchise System Standards and operating techniques of the Franchised Business, and which we will update from time to time. (Section 7 Franchise Agreement). If the Operations Manual or such other guidelines are in tangible form, our provision to you shall be considered a loan, and if electronic, such access shall be deemed temporary. Your rights to use and access to our Operations Manual and such other materials will terminate on the termination or expiration of your Franchise Agreement.
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- Provide you access to our online training platform that serves as our training and communication platform for the EOS Implementer Community, as well as other applicable EOS systems we own or control and make available to franchisees. (Section 7.2(g) Franchise Agreement).
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 31–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the excerpts provided do not contain specific details regarding site selection or acquisition/lease obligations for an Eos Worldwide franchise. While Item 11 mentions that Eos Worldwide will provide franchisees with information regarding sources for supplies, signs, and other products and services, it does not extend to real estate or site selection assistance. The FDD excerpts focus more on the brand's operational aspects, such as training, marketing, and restrictions on suppliers.
Given the absence of information on site selection and lease obligations, prospective Eos Worldwide franchisees should directly engage with the franchisor to obtain clarity on these crucial aspects. Understanding whether Eos Worldwide offers support in identifying suitable locations, negotiating lease terms, or provides specific criteria for site selection is essential for making an informed investment decision. Franchisees need to know if they have complete autonomy in choosing their business location or if the franchisor has approval rights or specific requirements.
It is important for potential franchisees to investigate typical costs associated with leasing or purchasing a location, as well as any ongoing obligations related to maintaining a physical space. Since the FDD excerpts do not address these points, direct communication with current franchisees and the franchisor is vital to gather comprehensive information and assess the full scope of investment required to start an Eos Worldwide franchise.