Does the Fly Fitness franchise agreement include a section on 'Franchisor's Obligations'?
Fly_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
10. FRANCHISOR'S OBLIGATIONS.
Franchisor and/or its designated representative will provide the services described below:
- 10.1. Site Selection Guidelines. Site selection criteria, as Franchisor may deem advisable. Franchisor shall also approve the site in accordance with Section 8.1.2.
- 10.2. Construction. Provide to Franchisee criteria and specifications for a Fly Fitness. Such criteria and specifications include, but are not necessarily limited to, criteria with respect to design and layout of the Franchised Business location. Franchisee shall independently, and at Franchisee's expense, have such criteria and specifications incorporated into the construction of the Franchised Business in accordance with Article 8.
- 10.3. Manual. Provide Franchisee access to the Confidential Operations Manual and such other manuals and written materials as Franchisor may hereafter develop for use by franchisees, as the same may be revised by Franchisor from time to time. Such documents may be provided electronically or via the Internet, at Franchisor's sole and absolute discretion.
- 10.4. Inspection. Inspection of the Franchised Business and evaluations of the services rendered and products sold therein whenever reasonably determined by Franchisor.
- 10.5. Pre-Opening Requirements. Provide a written list of equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signage, supplies and products that will be required and/or recommended to open the Franchised Business for business.
- 10.6. Advertising Materials. In Franchisor's discretion, provide samples of certain advertising and promotional materials and information developed by Franchisor from time to time for use by Franchisee in marketing and conducting local advertising for the Franchised Business.
- 10.7. List of Suppliers. Make available from time to time, and amend as deemed appropriate by Franchisor, a list of approved and/or recommended suppliers of products and services for System franchisees and a list of approved and/or recommended suppliers of such items. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor or Franchisor's affiliate(s) may be the sole approved supplier(s) of certain products and services that Franchisee is required to purchase to operate the Franchised Business.
- 10.8. Training. The training programs specified in Article 7 herein.
- 10.9. On-Site Assistance. On-site assistance at the Franchised Business location in accordance with the provisions of Article 7.
- 10.10. Brand Fund. Administer a Brand Fund in accordance with Section 13.3.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 44–45)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Yes, according to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement does include a specific section outlining the franchisor's obligations. Section 10 of the franchise agreement details the services that Fly Fitness and/or its designated representative will provide to franchisees.
These obligations include providing site selection guidelines, construction criteria and specifications for a Fly Fitness location, and access to the Confidential Operations Manual. Fly Fitness will also conduct inspections of the Franchised Business, provide a list of required equipment and supplies for opening, and offer samples of advertising materials.
Additionally, Fly Fitness will make available a list of approved suppliers, administer a Brand Fund, and provide the training programs and on-site assistance as specified in the franchise agreement. This section gives prospective franchisees a clear understanding of the support and resources they can expect from Fly Fitness during the establishment and operation of their franchise.