What is Fitstop's justification for changing Approved Products or services?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
that such Approved Product is not authorized for sale under applicable law(s) where the Franchised Business is located.
- 12.4.2 Changes in Approved Products. We, where reasonably necessary to protect or promote our legitimate commercial interest, may at any time during the Term: (1) designate a product which is not an Approved Product as an Approved Product; (2) designate a product which is an Approved Product as no longer having that status; and (3) change a standard with respect to an Approved Product, and you must implement the change within 30 calendar days of your receipt of written notice of the change from us.
- 12.4.3 Quality Control and Purchase of Supplies.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fitstop may change approved products at any time during the term of the agreement where reasonably necessary to protect or promote their legitimate commercial interest. This includes designating a product as an approved product, removing a product from approved status, or changing the standards of an approved product.
Fitstop requires franchisees to implement these changes within 30 calendar days of receiving written notice. Additionally, Fitstop can modify the range of services offered, either by adding to or deleting from the service range, through written notice or amendments to the manuals. Franchisees must immediately cease offering any deleted service.
These stipulations mean that a Fitstop franchisee must be prepared to adapt their offerings based on Fitstop's decisions, potentially requiring them to invest in new products or discontinue existing services. This flexibility is intended to allow Fitstop to maintain brand consistency and competitiveness, but it also places the onus on the franchisee to stay informed and responsive to changes mandated by Fitstop.