Under what conditions can Fitstop require a franchisee to install specific telephone and communication systems?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 6.8 Telephone and Communications Systems. You must, if requested in writing by us at any time during the Term, at your cost: (1) install and use in the Franchise telephone and other communications systems (including point of sale hardware and software) specified by us for the operation of the Franchise; (2) change or upgrade any telephone and communications systems used in the Franchise which we consider obsolete or superseded, including installation of new telephone and communication systems specified by us; and (3) ensure that all telephone and communications systems are secure from unauthorized access or use.
You: must (1) pay on time all charges payable to any telecommunications service provider or to any other person in connection with the use of these systems; and (2) change, substitute, or discontinue the use of any communications number when requested by us.
We can require you, at any time and for any reason, to execute a transfer of any communications number to be held by us.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fitstop can request in writing that franchisees install and use specific telephone and communication systems at any time during the term of the franchise agreement. The franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with these systems.
Fitstop can also mandate that franchisees change or upgrade existing telephone and communication systems that Fitstop deems obsolete or superseded. This includes the installation of new systems specified by Fitstop. Additionally, franchisees must ensure that all telephone and communication systems are secure from unauthorized access or use.
Furthermore, franchisees must pay all charges to telecommunications service providers related to the use of these systems and change or discontinue the use of any communications number if requested by Fitstop. Fitstop can also require franchisees to transfer any communications number to Fitstop at any time and for any reason.