What happens if Fitstop withholds approval of a Fitstop franchisee's advertising plans and advertising materials?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You must display on or about the premises only those signs, posters, and other advertising material we approve. You must maintain all signs, posters and other advertising material in a clean and satisfactory condition and good state of repair. Without prejudice to any other remedy available, we may, through our employees and agents, remove from the premises any printed matter, signs, posters, or other advertising material which we have not approved or which is not in a clean or satisfactory condition and state of repair.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must only display signs, posters, and other advertising material that Fitstop approves. Franchisees must also maintain these materials in a clean and satisfactory condition and in a good state of repair.
Fitstop has the right to remove any printed matter, signs, posters, or other advertising material from the premises, through its employees and agents, if Fitstop has not approved the material or if it is not in a clean, satisfactory condition and state of repair. This means Fitstop can directly intervene to ensure all advertising aligns with their brand standards.
This requirement ensures brand consistency across all Fitstop locations, but it also means franchisees have limited autonomy over their advertising and promotional materials. Franchisees need to be aware that Fitstop has ultimate control over what is displayed at their premises and on social media, and failure to comply can result in the removal of unapproved materials and potential breach of the franchise agreement.