Besides injunctive relief, what other legal or equitable relief is available to Fitstop for violations of the Franchise Agreement?

According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, in addition to injunctive relief, Fitstop can seek remedies at law for franchisee violations of restrictive covenants within the franchise agreement. Specifically, Fitstop is entitled to recover all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, incurred while enforcing these sections of the agreement.

This means that if a Fitstop franchisee breaches a restrictive covenant, such as a non-compete clause, Fitstop can sue to stop the violation and also seek monetary compensation to cover the legal expenses associated with enforcing the agreement. This provision aims to ensure that Fitstop does not bear the financial burden of enforcing the franchise agreement when a franchisee is in violation.

For a prospective Fitstop franchisee, this clause highlights the importance of understanding and adhering to all restrictive covenants within the franchise agreement. Failure to comply can result not only in legal action to cease the violating behavior but also in the franchisee being responsible for Fitstop's legal fees and costs. This could represent a significant financial burden in addition to any other damages the franchisee might be required to pay.