Who must approve the Fly Fitness premises identified by the franchisee?

According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor must approve the Fly Fitness premises identified by the franchisee. Specifically, the FDD states that the territory and address are to be determined and inserted after a Fly Fitness premises is identified by the franchisee and approved by the franchisor, in accordance with Section 8.1 of the franchise agreement.

This means that a prospective franchisee cannot simply choose any location they prefer. Fly Fitness retains control over site selection, ensuring that each location meets their standards and strategic goals. This approval process likely involves an evaluation of factors such as market demographics, competition, visibility, and accessibility.

For a potential Fly Fitness franchisee, this requirement underscores the importance of working closely with the franchisor during the site selection process. It may also be prudent to understand the criteria Fly Fitness uses to evaluate potential locations and what recourse a franchisee has if their preferred location is not approved. This also means that the franchisee needs to factor in the time it takes for Fly Fitness to approve a location into their timeline for opening the franchise.