How will modifications to the Fitstop System be communicated to franchisees?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 1.5 The Parties and any third party body which the Parties may call upon to interpret this Agreement shall interpret the provisions of this Agreement to give effect to the intent of this Agreement to strictly adhere to and act in conformity with the System, as it now exists and as we may modify them from time to time via the Manuals or other prior written notice.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, modifications to the Fitstop System will be communicated to franchisees through the Manuals or other prior written notice. Specifically, the franchise agreement is intended to strictly adhere to and act in conformity with the Fitstop System, as it currently exists and as it may be modified.
This means that Fitstop franchisees must stay informed of any changes to the System by carefully reviewing updates to the Manuals and promptly addressing any written notices from Fitstop. It is the franchisee's responsibility to implement these changes to maintain consistency and compliance within the Fitstop network.
This requirement is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors need to maintain uniformity across all locations to protect the brand and ensure a consistent customer experience. Franchisees should establish a system for regularly checking for updates to the Manuals and promptly addressing any written notices from Fitstop to ensure they remain compliant with the latest System standards.