What is the required format for notifying Fitstop of deviations from recommended operating hours?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We expect that you will keep your Franchised Business open and operating during those hours where the majority of our System businesses are open or as otherwise recommended in our Operations Manual, but as an independent contractor you may deviate from our recommended hours if (a) there are local regulations or landlord restrictions that affect your ability to actively operate your Franchised Business, or (b) you otherwise provide us with notice in writing of your hours of operation and an explanation regarding any material deviation from our recommended hours of operation.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 40–41)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have some flexibility in setting their operating hours. While Fitstop expects franchisees to generally follow the hours recommended in the Operations Manual, franchisees can deviate from these hours under certain conditions.
Specifically, a Fitstop franchisee can adjust their hours if local regulations or landlord restrictions prevent them from adhering to the recommended schedule. Alternatively, a franchisee can deviate from the recommended hours if they provide Fitstop with written notice of their intended hours of operation. This written notice must also include an explanation for any significant difference between the franchisee's hours and those suggested by Fitstop.
This policy provides Fitstop franchisees with the autonomy to tailor their operating hours to suit local market conditions, while also ensuring that Fitstop is informed of any substantial deviations from the standard operating model. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand these requirements and to maintain open communication with Fitstop regarding their operating hours.