Under what conditions can a subsequent Fitstop franchise be added to an existing agreement?

According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, while the standard agreement does not automatically grant the right to open additional franchises, there is a provision for adding a subsequent franchise to an existing agreement. Each Fitstop franchise typically requires its own specific Franchise Agreement. However, Fitstop may agree to add a subsequent franchise to an existing agreement through a form of addendum. This means that instead of signing an entirely new agreement for each new location, an existing franchisee might be able to expand under the terms of their current agreement, if Fitstop approves.

This approach offers potential benefits for both the franchisee and Fitstop. For the franchisee, it could simplify the expansion process by avoiding the need to negotiate and sign a completely new agreement for each additional location. It may also provide some consistency in terms and conditions across multiple Fitstop locations owned by the same franchisee. For Fitstop, it could streamline administrative processes and maintain a more uniform relationship with established franchisees.

However, it's important to note that Fitstop is under no obligation to allow subsequent franchises to be added to an existing agreement. The decision to do so is at Fitstop's discretion. A prospective franchisee interested in opening multiple Fitstop locations should discuss this option with Fitstop during the initial franchise inquiry to understand the specific conditions and requirements for adding subsequent franchises to an existing agreement. This is not a guaranteed right, and the terms of the addendum would need to be carefully reviewed to understand any changes or additions to the original agreement.