Can a Fitstop franchisee operate the franchise from a location other than the approved premises?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- ©2024 Fitstop USA, Inc. 9.6 Use of Premises. During the Term, the Premises must be used and operated by you exclusively for the purpose of operating the Franchise.
You must keep the Premises open to the public and operate the Franchise during the hours set out in the Manual(s) or as prescribed by us in writing from time to time.
You must conduct the Franchise only from the Premises and must not change the Premises from which the Franchise is conducted without our prior written consent.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate the franchise exclusively from the approved premises. Fitstop requires franchisees to keep the premises open to the public during specified hours outlined in the manuals or as otherwise directed in writing.
Franchisees are prohibited from changing the location from which they conduct the Fitstop franchise without prior written consent from Fitstop. This means a franchisee cannot simply decide to move their operations to a new location without first obtaining approval from the franchisor.
However, there are certain circumstances under which a Fitstop franchisee may be able to relocate. If the lease expires or is terminated without fault, the premises are destroyed or unusable for at least 70 consecutive calendar days, or if there is a detrimental change in the location's character, the franchisee may nominate new premises, subject to Fitstop's approval. The franchisee must propose a new location within 70 calendar days of vacating the original premises, and any relocation is at the franchisee's sole cost and expense.