Does Fitstop need to provide notice before visiting, inspecting, or observing the Fitstop Franchised Business?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 11.3.4 We may send a representative or representatives to visit the Premises at such times as we may determine in our sole and absolute discretion.
You shall be present during such visits if we request upon prior notice of such visits and shall cooperate fully with our personnel during such visits.
You shall make available to our representatives any information, reports, accounts, books, records, orders, receipts, statements, and such other information we request and shall allow us to access the Franchise's computers and computer records.
Such visits shall be during your normal business hours and will take place at the Franchise unless the Parties agree otherwise.
- 11.3.5 We have the right to visit, inspect, observe, and report on the operation of the Franchised Business, with or without notice to you, at such times, with such frequency, and for such durations as we may determine in our sole discretion.
You shall ensure that your employees cooperate fully with our representatives visiting the Franchised Business operations .
You agree to furnish us with such evidence as we may request, from time to time, for the purpose of assuring that you are conforming with the Franchise System.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fitstop has the right to visit, inspect, observe, and report on the operation of the Franchised Business, with or without notice to the franchisee. These visits can occur at any time, with any frequency, and for any duration that Fitstop determines at its sole discretion.
If Fitstop requests the franchisee to be present during these visits, Fitstop will provide prior notice. During these visits, the franchisee must cooperate fully with Fitstop's personnel and make available any requested information, reports, accounts, books, records, orders, receipts, statements, and access to the Franchise's computers and computer records. These visits will typically occur during the franchisee's normal business hours at the Franchise location, unless both parties agree otherwise.
This means that as a Fitstop franchisee, you must be prepared for unannounced visits from Fitstop representatives. While some visits may be scheduled with prior notice, others can occur without any warning. It is crucial to maintain accurate records and ensure that your employees are aware of the possibility of these visits and are instructed to cooperate fully with Fitstop's representatives. This level of oversight is common in franchising, allowing the franchisor to protect brand standards and ensure compliance with the franchise agreement.