What must a Fitstop franchisee ensure regarding their telephone and communications systems?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 6.8 Telephone and Communications Systems. You must, if requested in writing by us at any time during the Term, at your cost: (1) install and use in the Franchise telephone and other communications systems (including point of sale hardware and software) specified by us for the operation of the Franchise; (2) change or upgrade any telephone and communications systems used in the Franchise which we consider obsolete or superseded, including installation of new telephone and communication systems specified by us; and (3) ensure that all telephone and communications systems are secure from unauthorized access or use.
You: must (1) pay on time all charges payable to any telecommunications service provider or to any other person in connection with the use of these systems; and (2) change, substitute, or discontinue the use of any communications number when requested by us.
We can require you, at any time and for any reason, to execute a transfer of any communications number to be held by us.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Fitstop requests it in writing during the term of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must install and use specific telephone and communication systems, including point-of-sale hardware and software. The franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with these systems.
Fitstop franchisees must also change or upgrade any telephone and communication systems that Fitstop deems obsolete or superseded, which includes installing new systems as specified by Fitstop. Furthermore, franchisees must ensure that all telephone and communication systems are secure from unauthorized access or use.
Additionally, Fitstop franchisees are obligated to pay all charges to telecommunications service providers or any other person related to the use of these systems on time. They must also change, substitute, or discontinue the use of any communications number if requested by Fitstop. Fitstop retains the right to require the franchisee to transfer any communications number to them at any time and for any reason.