What must a Fitstop franchisee do before using or offering a non-approved product or service?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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If you wish to undertake either of these actions, you must request and obtain our approval in writing before: (i) using or offering the non-approved product or service in connection with your Franchised Business; or (ii) purchasing from a non-approved supplier. You must pay our then-current supplier or non-approved product or service evaluation fee when submitting your request. If you make such a proposal, we reserve the right to charge you the greater of (a) the costs/expenses we incur in evaluating/testing your proposal, and (b) $1,000 per proposal. We may ask you to submit samples or information so that we can make an informed decision whether the goods, equipment, supplies, services or supplier meet our specifications an
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 19–23)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must request and obtain written approval from Fitstop before using or offering any product or service not already approved in connection with their franchised business. Additionally, the franchisee must pay Fitstop's then-current evaluation fee when submitting the request.
Fitstop reserves the right to charge the franchisee the greater of (a) the costs and expenses Fitstop incurs in evaluating or testing the proposal, and (b) $1,000 per proposal. The franchisee may be required to submit samples or information to allow Fitstop to make an informed decision about whether the goods, equipment, supplies, services, or supplier meet their specifications and quality standards.
Fitstop will notify the franchisee in writing within 90 days after receiving all necessary information and/or completing their inspection or testing to advise if they approve or disapprove of the proposed service, item, and/or supplier. If a franchisee does not receive notification within that 90-day period, the proposed service, item, and/or supplier is considered disapproved. Fitstop may re-inspect and/or revoke their approval of a supplier or service or item at any time and for any reason to protect the best interests and goodwill of their System and Proprietary Marks. The revocation of a previously approved product, service, or alternative supplier is effective immediately when the franchisee receives written notice from Fitstop, and following receipt of their notice, the franchisee may not place any new orders for the revoked product, or with the revoked supplier, or offer the revoked service.