What is the maximum amount a Fitstop franchisee may be required to spend on other promotional activities?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
end on materials/services that are purchased from our Approved Supplier(s).
- 6.3.2 Other Initial Marketing/Promotional Efforts. We strongly recommend, and may require, that you expend up to an additional $10,000 on other promotional activities designed to increase the visibility of your Franchised Business within the Designated Territory prior to or around the time of your contemplated or required opening. We may provide further directives to you via the Manuals or otherwise in writing on how we sugg
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to spend up to an additional $10,000 on other promotional activities. This is separate from the initial marketing spend.
Fitstop recommends that franchisees expend this additional amount to increase the visibility of their franchise within their designated territory. This spending would occur prior to or around the time of the franchise's opening.
The FDD states that Fitstop may provide further directives to franchisees via the manuals or in writing on how they suggest or, in some cases, require franchisees to expend these funds. This implies that while the $10,000 is a recommended maximum, Fitstop retains the right to mandate how these funds are spent, potentially limiting the franchisee's discretion.