Does Fitstop require franchisees to get written approval for all advertising?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
itional payments from you and other franchisees upon reasonable demand.
6.2 Use of Prescribed Materials. You must display on or about the premises only those signs, posters, and other advertising material we approve. You must maintain all signs, posters and other advertising material in a clean and satisfactory condition and good state of repair. Without prejudice to any other remedy available, we may, through our employees and agents, remove from the premises any printed matter, signs, posters, or other advertising material which we have not approved or which is not in a clean or satisfactory condition and state of repair.
6.3 Initial Marketing Spend; Other Initial Marketing/Promotional Efforts.
- 6.3.1 Initial Marketing Spend. You are required to spend a minimum of $10,000 in various online and/or other marketing activities that we prescribe as part of our System and that we expect will be paid to our Approved Supplier (the "Initial Marketing Spend").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use only approved advertising materials and keep them in good condition. Fitstop can remove unapproved or poorly maintained advertising from the premises.
Fitstop franchisees need written approval in advance for any social media activity that doesn't conform to the guidelines in the Manual(s). Franchisees must also remove any non-approved social media content if Fitstop directs them to do so.
Fitstop also makes staff available to franchisees for consultation on advertising and promotion, as Fitstop determines appropriate.