If a Fitstop franchisee wants to use an alternative supplier, what must they do?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 12.4.7 Proposal to Use Alternate Sources of Supply. If you wish to purchase supplies from an alternative supplier, you must deliver to us a sample of each item of supplies proposed to be purchased from the alternative supplier.
We may check those items to ensure that they are of an appropriate quality for the Franchise.
We may notify you if any of the items are unsuitable for the Franchise in which case you must not use such supplies in the Franchise.
We will use our best efforts to ensure that either we or a designated supplier will at all times have a supply of Approved Products for sale to you.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wishes to purchase supplies from an alternative supplier, they must provide Fitstop with a sample of each item they propose to purchase. This allows Fitstop to check the items and ensure they are of appropriate quality for the franchise.
Fitstop will then notify the franchisee if any of the items are unsuitable, in which case the franchisee is prohibited from using those supplies in the Fitstop franchise. Fitstop commits to using its best efforts to ensure that either Fitstop itself or a designated supplier will always have a supply of approved products available for sale to the franchisee.
This process ensures that Fitstop maintains quality control and consistency across all franchise locations. While franchisees have the option to seek alternative suppliers, Fitstop retains the right to approve or disapprove those suppliers based on the quality of their products. This protects the brand's reputation and ensures that all locations meet Fitstop's standards.