If Fitstop makes other manuals available, who bears the cost?

According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fitstop may, at its discretion, make other manuals and materials relevant to the franchise operation available to franchisees. However, these additional manuals and materials are provided "at a reasonable cost" to the franchisee. This means that while Fitstop decides whether to create and offer these additional resources, the franchisee is responsible for paying for them.

This arrangement allows Fitstop to maintain control over the resources franchisees use while also allowing them to charge for additional support materials. The cost is described as "reasonable", but the FDD does not define what constitutes reasonable, so prospective franchisees should clarify this with Fitstop during their due diligence.

For a prospective Fitstop franchisee, this means budgeting for potential costs associated with additional manuals beyond the standard operations manual. It would be prudent to inquire about the types of additional manuals that might be offered, their potential costs, and whether they are optional or required. Understanding these potential expenses upfront can help in accurately assessing the overall investment required to operate a Fitstop franchise.