What sections of the Franchise Agreement relate to Fitstop's post-opening obligations?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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F. Post-Opening Obligations (Franchise Agreement, Sections 2, 3, 4, 10 and 14)
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- We may require you and, if applicable, your Designated Manager to attend annual additional/refresher courses, as we deem necessary in our sole discretion ("Additional Training") and/or remedial training as part of the actions necessary to cure your noticed default under the Franchise Agreement ("Remedial Training"). We may require that you pay our then-current Training Fee, which is currently $500/day per trainer for this kind of training, for any Additional/Remedial Training you and your employees attend. You will also be solely responsible for all expenses incurred in attending Additional/Remedial Training.
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- We may provide instructional training to Authorized Instructors that you wish to appoint amongst your personnel and that will be authorized to provide the Approved Services at your location, consistent with our then-current System standards and specifications as we set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing which, as of the Issue Date, we expect and intend to provide remotely and reserve the right to charge our then-current Training Fee to provide to any Authorized Instructor beyond the Initial Instructor Team noted above (currently, $1,500).
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- We may provide you with continuing consultation and advice, as we deem necessary in our sole discretion, regarding the management and operation of the Franchised Business. We may provide this assistance by telephone, facsimile, or intranet communication, as we deem advisable and subject to the availability of our personnel.
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- We will approve or deny any advertising/marketing materials you wish to use in connection with your Franchised Business as described more fully below in this Item 11 under the heading "Advertising and Marketing."
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- We will approve or disapprove of your requests to: (i) purchase and/or offer non-approved products or services in connection with the Franchised Business; and (ii) make Required Purchases from suppliers other than our then-curr
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–35)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 11 covers the franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training. Specifically, Section F of Item 11 addresses post-opening obligations and references sections 2, 3, 4, 10, and 14 of the Franchise Agreement. This indicates that these sections contain provisions relevant to the franchisee's responsibilities and the franchisor's support after the Fitstop location has opened for business.
Fitstop may require franchisees and their designated managers to attend annual additional or refresher courses, as well as remedial training if necessary to address defaults under the Franchise Agreement. The franchisor may charge a training fee, currently $500 per day per trainer, for any additional or remedial training that franchisees and their employees attend. Franchisees are also responsible for all expenses incurred while attending these training sessions. Fitstop may also provide instructional training to authorized instructors appointed by the franchisee to deliver approved services, potentially charging a training fee beyond the initial instructor team (currently $1,500).
Furthermore, Fitstop may provide continuing consultation and advice regarding the management and operation of the franchised business, using methods such as telephone, facsimile, or intranet communication. The franchisor retains the right to approve or deny any advertising or marketing materials used by the franchisee. Fitstop also has the authority to approve or disapprove requests to purchase or offer non-approved products or services and to make required purchases from suppliers other than the franchisor's approved suppliers. These stipulations ensure that Fitstop maintains control over brand consistency, operational standards, and quality control within its franchise network.