Is there a limit to the counseling and assistance Fly Fitness provides to franchisees?
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 recom
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 44–45)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Based on the 2024 Fly Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, the extent of counseling and assistance provided to franchisees is not explicitly limited. However, Fly Fitness outlines specific obligations it will fulfill. These obligations include providing site selection guidelines, construction criteria and specifications, access to the Confidential Operations Manual, inspections of the Franchised Business, a pre-opening requirements list, advertising materials, and a list of approved suppliers.
Fly Fitness offers site selection criteria and specifications for a Fly Fitness location, but the franchisee is responsible for incorporating these into the construction of the Franchised Business at their own expense. Franchisees also receive access to the Confidential Operations Manual, which may be revised by Fly Fitness. The brand will also inspect the Franchised Business and evaluate the services and products offered.
Fly Fitness will provide a list of required equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signage, supplies, and products needed to open the Franchised Business. Additionally, Fly Fitness may provide advertising and promotional materials for local advertising. They will also offer a list of approved suppliers for products and services. While Fly Fitness commits to these specific support functions, the FDD does not specify any limitations on the extent of counseling or assistance beyond these outlined obligations.