Is attendance at Fitstop seminars and supplementary trainings optional?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 4.6 We may convene seminars and supplementary trainings for the network of franchisees whenever we reasonably consider it necessary or appropriate.
The location, agenda, duration, and all procedures and formats of each seminar and supplementary training are determined by us.
You and your General Manager must attend all seminars and supplementary trainings and you are solely responsible for the payment of all fees and costs related to seminars and supplementary trainings.
- 4.7 We may convene meetings, conferences and annual conventions for franchisees or groups of franchisees.
We will determine the location, agenda, duration and all procedures and formats of each meeting, conference and annual convention.
We will give you reasonable written notice of meetings, conferences and annual conventions.
You and your General Manager must attend all meetings, conferences and annual conventions and you are solely responsible for the payment of all fees and costs related to meetings, conferences and annual conventions.
To assist you in managing the costs of the annual convention, you will remit a monthly contribution to the convention as described more fully below in this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at seminars and supplementary trainings is mandatory for both the franchisee and their General Manager. Fitstop may convene these events whenever they deem it reasonably necessary or appropriate for the network of franchisees.
The FDD states that the location, agenda, duration, procedures, and formats of these seminars and supplementary trainings are determined solely by Fitstop. Franchisees are responsible for covering all fees and costs associated with attending these events.
Fitstop also convenes meetings, conferences, and annual conventions, and attendance at these events is also mandatory for the franchisee and their General Manager. Franchisees are responsible for all related fees and costs. To help manage the expenses of the annual convention, Fitstop may require franchisees to remit monthly contributions.