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How is the Fly Fitness franchise territory defined in the franchise agreement?

Fly_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

y bound hereby, mutually agree as follows:

1. RECITATIONS.

The Recitations set out above form part of this Agreement.

2. GRANT OF FRANCHISE.

Franchisor hereby grants to Franchisee and Franchisee accepts, upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the license to operate a Fly Fitness franchise (the "Franchise" or the "Franchised Business"), using only the Marks licensed hereunder, in strict conformity with the System, which may be changed, improved, and further developed by Franchisor from time to time. This grant applies only to a single location within a territory that is designated in Attachment 3 attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Territory").

3. TERRITORY.

  • 3.1 Territory. This Agreement grants Franchisee the right to operate the Franchised Business at a single location and from within the Territory. Subject to Section 3.2 below, Franchisor agrees that during the Term of this Agreement, Franchisor will not operate, and will not authorize any other franchisees to operate, a Fly Fitness outlet in the Territory using the same Marks as licensed to Franchisee in this Agreement so long as Franchisee is not in default under this Agreement or this Agreement has not been terminated. Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, Franchisor reserves the right to open, operate or franchise Fly Fitness franchises bordering and adjacent to the Territory. Except as set forth in this Agreement, Franchisee is prohibited from serving and soliciting customers outside of the Territory and from alternative methods of distribution as more fully specified herein.
  • 3.2 Reservation of Rights. Franchisee understands and agrees that all rights to any businesses, other than as specified in this Agreement, are fully reserved to Franchisor within or outside of the Territory. By way of example only, Franchisor reserves the rights to offer (i) other products or services not offered under the Marks, (ii) other fitness concepts under the Marks or other trademarks, and (iii) services and products through any channel in the Territory other than a dedicated Fly Fitness outlet, such as to schools, camps, institutional/professional campuses, and conferences; distribution of products through retail outlets, including but not limited to, grocery, health and fitness outlets; and the Internet ("Alternate Distribution Channels"). Franchisee will receive no compensation for Franchisor's sales through Alternate Distribution Channels made within the Territory. Franchisee agrees that such implementation of Franchisor's rights pursuant to this Section 3.2 is deemed not to impair or injure Franchisee's rights pursuant to Section 2 hereof.

4. TERM.

Unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement and the Franchise granted hereunder shall commence upon the Effective Date set forth above and terminate on the date that is ten (10) years following the Opening Date, as defined in Section 8 hereof (the "Term").

5. SUCCESSOR OPTION.

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Franchisee shall have the right, following the expiration of the Term hereof, to enter into a new franchise agreement and other agreements then customarily employed by Franchisor and in the form then generally being offered to prospective franchisees in the state in which the Territory is located (the "Successor Franchise Agreement") for three (3) additional terms equal to five (5) years each. The term of such Successor Franchise Agreement shall commence upon the date of expiration of the immediately preceding term. Franchisee shall be charged a successor fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the then current Initial Fee ("Successor Agreement Fee").

  • 5.1 Form and Manner of Successor Agreement. If Franchisee desires to exercise Franchisee's option to enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement, it shall be done in the following manner:
    • 5.1.1 Not less than six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall request from Franchisor in writing, a copy of Franchisor's then current Disclosure Document (including Franchisor's then current franchise agreement).
    • 5.1.2 Franchisee must execute and return to Franchisor all required documents, including any and all ancillary documents, within thirty (30) days after receipt by Franchisee of a copy of Franchisor's then current Disclosure Document.
    • 5.1.3 The Successor Franchise Agreement shall supersede this Agreement in all respects, and Franchisee understands and acknowledges that the terms of such new agreement may differ from the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, higher or lower royalty and other fees.
    • 5.1.4 If Franchisee fails to perform any of the acts, or deliver any of the notices required pursuant to this Paragraph 5 in a timely fashion, such failure shall be deemed an election by Franchisee not to exercise Franchisee's option to enter into the Successor Franchise Agreement, and such failure shall cause Franchisee's right and option to automatically lapse and expire, without further notice by Franchisor.
    • 5.1.5 Franchisee acknowledges that the initial Term of this Agreement provides Franchisee more than a sufficient opportunity to recoup Franchisee's investment in the Franchise, as well as a reasonable return on such investment.
  • 5.2 Conditions of Successor Agreement. Franchisee's right to enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement is conditioned upon the following:
    • 5.2.1 Franchisee shall be in full compliance with this Agreement and shall have materially performed Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement, the Manual and under all other agreements that may be in effect between Franchisee and Franchisor, including but not limited to all monetary obligations.

  • 5.2.2 Franchisee shall not have committed three (3) or more events constituting default during the then current Term of this Agreement, whether or not such defaults were cured.
  • 5.2.3 Franchisee will have completed any required additional training to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction.
  • 5.2.4 Franchisee shall have obtained the right to continue to occupy the premises of the Franchised Business following the expiration of the Term hereof for the full term of the Successor Franchise Agreement and/or have received Franchisor's approval regarding locating the Franchised Business at a new location.
  • 5.2.5 Franchisee shall execute a general release of all claims Franchisee may have against Fly Fitness Franchise, L.L.C., its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates, its officers, directors, shareholders, agents, and employees, whether in their corporate and/or individual capacities, in the form attached hereto as Attachment 4. This release will include all claims arising under any federal, state, or local law, rule, or ordinance.
  • 5.2.6 Franchisee performs such remodeling, repairs, replacements, and redecoration as Franchisor may require in order to cause the Franchised Business premises, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, and furniture to conform to the plans and specifications being used for new or remodeled franchised businesses on the renewal date.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 44–45)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement grants the franchisee the right to operate a Fly Fitness business at a single location within a defined territory. This territory is designated in Attachment 3 of the agreement. The franchisor agrees not to operate or authorize other franchisees to operate a Fly Fitness outlet within the franchisee's territory using the same marks, as long as the franchisee is not in default of the agreement. However, the franchisor retains the right to open or franchise Fly Fitness locations bordering the franchisee's territory.

The agreement specifies that franchisees are generally prohibited from soliciting customers outside their designated territory. The franchisor reserves all rights to other business opportunities, including offering other products or services not offered under the Fly Fitness marks, other fitness concepts, and alternative distribution channels such as schools, camps, retail outlets, and the internet. Franchisees will not receive compensation for sales made by the franchisor through these alternative channels within their territory.

The FDD includes a table indicating that if there is no approved location on the effective date of the agreement, 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. The territory can be defined by zip codes, counties, city limits, or physical boundaries such as roads, highways, and rivers. This means that the specific boundaries of a Fly Fitness franchise territory are not predetermined but are established during the site selection process, subject to the franchisor's approval.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.