If Fitstop appoints a third party as a designated supplier, how will this be communicated?

According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fitstop reserves the right to appoint itself, its affiliates, or any third party as a designated or approved supplier for any required item in the future. Fitstop will communicate this appointment through the manuals or other prior written notice.

This means that as a Fitstop franchisee, you may be required to purchase certain items from specific suppliers designated by Fitstop. These suppliers could be Fitstop itself, its affiliates, or completely separate third-party companies. The communication of these designated suppliers will be made either through updates to the franchise operations manuals or via direct written notification from Fitstop.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that Fitstop retains the flexibility to change suppliers and that these changes will be communicated in writing. Franchisees should pay close attention to updates in the manuals and any written notices from Fitstop to ensure compliance with the approved supplier requirements. This also means that Fitstop can change suppliers at any time, so it is important to maintain open communication with the franchisor.