What services does the Fitstop agreement state are emanating from California?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
The Parties acknowlede and agree that this Agreement has been entered into in the State of California, and that you are to receive valuable and continuing services emanating from our current headquarters in California, including but not limited to training, assistance, support and the development of the System.
In recognition of such services and their origin, you hereby irrevocably consents to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of California as set forth in this Section.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement specifies that franchisees will receive valuable and continuing services from the company's headquarters in California. These services include training, assistance, and support. Additionally, the development of the Fitstop system itself emanates from the California headquarters.
This clause in the agreement also stipulates that, by entering into the agreement, the franchisee acknowledges that the agreement was entered into in the State of California. Furthermore, the franchisee irrevocably consents to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of California, as detailed in the agreement.
For a prospective Fitstop franchisee, this means that any legal actions related to the franchise agreement must be initiated and litigated in the state or federal courts closest to Los Angeles, California. It also confirms that the franchisee will receive ongoing support and training from Fitstop's headquarters, which are based in California, and that the franchisee is subject to California jurisdiction.