What happens if a Fitstop lease requires more frequent refurbishment than Fitstop's standard requirements?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You shall repair and replace fittings, fixtures, equipment and lighting to comply with: (1) if the Premises are subject to a lease, any requirements under the lease; and (2) our standards of presentation required for all franchises in the network. You shall, in order to maintain the Franchise System and the professional image of the network, refurbish the Premises to our then-current specifications as reasonably requested by us and as stated more fully herein. If the provisions of a lease require you to refurbish the Premises more frequently, you must comply with the lease.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for maintaining and refurbishing their premises. Fitstop requires franchisees to keep their premises clean, maintained, and equipped according to their specifications. This includes replacing flooring and repairing or replacing fixtures, fittings, equipment, and lighting to meet Fitstop's presentation standards for all franchises in the network.
Fitstop also requires franchisees to refurbish their premises to Fitstop's current specifications when reasonably requested to maintain the franchise system's professional image. However, if a franchisee's lease agreement requires more frequent refurbishments than Fitstop's standard requirements, the franchisee must comply with the lease terms.
This means that a Fitstop franchisee needs to carefully review the terms of their lease agreement in addition to Fitstop's franchise agreement to understand their refurbishment obligations fully. The franchisee is responsible for understanding and meeting the more stringent requirements of the lease, which could result in higher costs and more frequent disruptions for refurbishment compared to Fitstop's general standards.