How does Fly Fitness provide individualized assistance to franchisees?
Fly_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
At the opening of your Franchised Business, we will provide a trainer for on-site training, supervision and assistance with daily operations and local marketing and grand opening. On-site training will be for up to five (5) days at no additional cost to you.
Before you open your Franchised Business, we will:
- a. provide you with site selection guidelines and approve a location for your Franchised Business. Within three (3) months of signing the Franchise Agreement, you must submit a written request for approval to us describing the proposed location and providing other information about the site that we reasonably request. We will respond within fifteen (15) business days, either accepting or rejecting the proposed location. We consider the following factors in approving a site: general location and neighborhood, distance from neighboring franchise territories, proximity to major roads and residential areas, traffic patterns, condition of premises, tenant mix, and demographic characteristics of the area. If you do not identify a site that meets our approval within three (3) months of signing the Franchise Agreement, we reserve the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement. We will not own and/or lease a site to you. You are responsible for negotiating a purchase or lease with the owner of a site we approve. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 8.1.2, 8.1.3,10.1).
- b. provide you with guidance for the layout, design, appearance, and signage for your Fly Fitness outlet. You, your architect, and your contractor are required to draw plans and specifications for the construction of your premises and obtain permits. We do not draw plans or obtain permits for you. (Franchise Agreement, Section 8.2.1, 8.2.2).
- c. loan to you the Fly Fitness Operations Manual and other manuals and training aids we designate for use in the operation of your Fly Fitnessfranchise, as they may be revised from time to time (Franchise Agreement, Section 10.3).
Submitting Suggestions to the Home Office
Requesting a Variance
- g. provide you with standards for qualifications and training of your employees. We do not otherwise assist you with employee hiring and training (Franchise Agreement, Section 12.1.5).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company offers several forms of individualized assistance to franchisees, particularly during the initial setup and opening phase. Fly Fitness provides site selection guidelines and must approve the franchisee's chosen location. They also offer guidance on the layout, design, appearance, and signage of the Fly Fitness outlet.
During the opening of the Franchised Business, Fly Fitness will provide a trainer for on-site training, supervision, and assistance with daily operations, local marketing, and the grand opening. This on-site support lasts for up to five days at no additional cost to the franchisee. This direct, hands-on assistance can be invaluable for new franchisees as they navigate the complexities of launching their Fly Fitness studio.
Beyond the initial setup, Fly Fitness continues to support franchisees through the Fly Fitness Operations Manual, which is loaned to the franchisee. Franchisees can also submit suggestions to the home office and request a variance from standard procedures. While Fly Fitness does not assist with employee hiring and training, they do provide standards for employee qualifications and training. This combination of initial on-site support, ongoing operational guidance, and channels for communication and adaptation aims to provide franchisees with the individualized assistance they need to succeed.