What happens if a Fitstop franchisee's social media activity is not in conformance with the Manual(s)?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
6.13 Social Media Use and Participation. You must adhere to our social media policy as described more fully in the Manual(s).
Any social media activity proposed to be undertaken by you that is not in conformance with the Manual(s) must be approved in writing by us in advance.
You must comply with our directions in relation to such activity and if the relevant social media activity is not removed after being directed by us to be so removed, you authorize us to remove any social media activity that is not approved or authorized by us.
You must not disparage us or any of our other franchisees on social media and must not post anything to social media that brings harm or disrepute to the Franchise System.
Doing so is a material breach of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to Fitstop's social media policy as described in the Manual(s). Any proposed social media activity that does not conform to the Manual(s) requires Fitstop's advance written approval.
If a Fitstop franchisee's social media activity is not removed after Fitstop directs it to be removed, the franchisee authorizes Fitstop to remove any social media activity that is not approved or authorized by them.
Furthermore, franchisees must not disparage Fitstop or any of its other franchisees on social media, and they must not post anything that brings harm or disrepute to the Fitstop franchise system. Doing so constitutes a material breach of the Franchise Agreement.