What is Fitstop's discretion regarding visits to the Fitstop Franchise Premises?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 11.3.4 We may send a representative or representatives to visit the Premises at such times as we may determine in our sole and absolute discretion.
You shall be present during such visits if we request upon prior notice of such visits and shall cooperate fully with our personnel during such visits.
You shall make available to our representatives any information, reports, accounts, books, records, orders, receipts, statements, and such other information we request and shall allow us to access the Franchise's computers and computer records.
Such visits shall be during your normal business hours and will take place at the Franchise unless the Parties agree otherwise.
- 11.3.5 We have the right to visit, inspect, observe, and report on the operation of the Franchised Business, with or without notice to you, at such times, with such frequency, and for such durations as we may determine in our sole discretion.
You shall ensure that your employees cooperate fully with our representatives visiting the Franchised Business operations .
You agree to furnish us with such evidence as we may request, from time to time, for the purpose of assuring that you are conforming with the Franchise System.
You shall cooperate with any and all other evaluation programs that we may implement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fitstop has broad discretion regarding visits to the franchisee's premises. Fitstop can send representatives to visit the premises at times they determine, according to their sole and absolute discretion. If Fitstop requests, the franchisee must be present during these visits, and the franchisee must fully cooperate with Fitstop's personnel.
During these visits, the franchisee is obligated to provide any requested information, including reports, accounts, books, records, orders, receipts, and statements. Fitstop is also allowed access to the franchise's computers and computer records. These visits will typically occur during normal business hours at the franchise location, unless both parties agree otherwise.
Fitstop also has the right to visit, inspect, observe, and report on the operation of the franchised business. This can be done with or without notice to the franchisee, and the frequency and duration of these visits are determined at Fitstop's sole discretion. The franchisee must ensure that their employees fully cooperate with Fitstop's representatives during these visits. The franchisee must also provide any evidence requested by Fitstop to ensure compliance with the Fitstop franchise system and cooperate with any evaluation programs implemented by Fitstop.