Under what condition is a Fitstop franchisee required to replace flooring in the premises?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 9.7 Condition, Maintenance and Refurbishment of Premises and Equipment. You must at all times keep the Premises clean and tidy. At your cost, you shall ensure that the Premises are maintained and equipped according to our specifications. You shall ensure that the Premises and all fixtures, fittings and equipment used in the Franchise comply at all times with our reasonable requirements and professional standards. You shall ensure that the Premises and the equipment are at all times operated and maintained in first class condition and repair including keeping them clean and safe in compliance with the industry standards and you must promptly correct any deviations from those standards. You shall replace flooring as specified by us if we deem it necessary. You shall repair and replace fittings, fixtures, equipment and lighting to comply with: (1) if the Premises are subject to a lease, any requirements under the lease; and (2) our standards of presentation required for all franchises in the network. You shall, in order to maintain the Franchise System and the professional image of the network, refurbish the Premises to our then-current specifications as reasonably requested by us and as stated more fully herein. If the provisions of a lease require you to refurbish the Premises more frequently, you must comply with the lease.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to replace the flooring in their premises if Fitstop deems it necessary. The franchisee bears the cost of this replacement. Additionally, franchisees must maintain and equip their premises according to Fitstop's specifications, ensuring that the premises and all fixtures, fittings, and equipment comply with Fitstop's requirements and professional standards.
Fitstop requires franchisees to keep their premises clean and in good repair, operating and maintaining them in first-class condition, adhering to industry standards. Franchisees must promptly correct any deviations from these standards. Furthermore, franchisees are responsible for repairing and replacing fittings, fixtures, equipment, and lighting to meet the requirements of their lease (if applicable) and Fitstop's presentation standards for all franchises in the network.
To maintain the Fitstop system's professional image, franchisees must also refurbish their premises to Fitstop's current specifications as reasonably requested. If a lease requires more frequent refurbishments, the franchisee must comply with the lease terms. Fitstop may also require upgrades to the premises, furniture, fixtures, equipment, or other required items to protect its commercial interests, with franchisees bearing the cost of these upgrades within 180 calendar days of notification.