Does Fitstop accept responsibility for the suitability of the premises for conducting the franchise?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
9.2 Approval of Approved Premises.
- 9.2.1 You irrevocably authorize us and our legal practitioners to access the premises.
- 9.2.2 We accept no responsibility for the suitability of the Premises for the conduct of the Franchise.
- 9.2.3 If the Premises is not at the date of this Agreement already in use as one of our franchises, then you must not conduct the Franchised Business from the Premises until: (1) we have confirmed in writing that the Premises has been erected or converted and improved with equipment and furnishings to our reasonable specification; and (2) you have obtained all consents necessary for the conduct of the Franchised Business from the Premises.
- 9.2.4 You must not relocate or substantially change the size or layout of the Premises without our prior written approval.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fitstop does not accept responsibility for the suitability of the premises for conducting the franchise. The franchisee is responsible for finding a location, and Fitstop must approve it. The franchisee must use their best efforts to locate and enter into a lease agreement for a premises within the designated territory that Fitstop approves within six months of the effective date of the agreement.
As part of securing the location, the franchisee is responsible for inspecting prospective premises, reporting back to Fitstop weekly with details of the prospective premises inspected, considering any potential premises Fitstop may suggest, and engaging an agent Fitstop approves to assist in locating an appropriate premises within the designated territory, if Fitstop deems it necessary.
Fitstop must confirm in writing that the premises has been erected or converted and improved with equipment and furnishings to their reasonable specification. The franchisee must obtain all consents necessary for the conduct of the franchised business from the premises. The franchisee must not relocate or substantially change the size or layout of the premises without Fitstop's prior written approval.