What is the permitted use of the Fitstop premises during the term of the franchise?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- ©2024 Fitstop USA, Inc. 9.6 Use of Premises. During the Term, the Premises must be used and operated by you exclusively for the purpose of operating the Franchise.
You must keep the Premises open to the public and operate the Franchise during the hours set out in the Manual(s) or as prescribed by us in writing from time to time.
You must conduct the Franchise only from the Premises and must not change the Premises from which the Franchise is conducted without our prior written consent.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Fitstop premises must be used exclusively for operating the Fitstop franchise during the term of the agreement. The franchisee is required to maintain the premises open to the public during the hours specified in the manuals or as otherwise directed by Fitstop in writing.
The franchisee must conduct the Fitstop business only from the approved premises and cannot change the location without prior written consent from Fitstop. This means a franchisee cannot operate the Fitstop business from any other location, such as a temporary site or a different address, unless Fitstop gives its approval in writing.
This requirement ensures that the Fitstop brand is consistently represented at a fixed, approved location, allowing Fitstop to maintain quality control and brand uniformity. It also prevents franchisees from diluting the brand by operating from unapproved locations or changing locations without permission, which could negatively impact the customer experience and overall brand image. This also allows Fitstop to ensure the location is appropriate and meets their standards for operation.