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What written approvals are required from Fly Fitness regarding the material terms and conditions of a franchise transfer?

Fly_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

iness ability, and financial capacity of Franchisee. Thus, no transfer, as hereafter defined, may be made without Franchisor's prior written approval. Franchisor may void any transfer made without such approval.

  • 16.3. Transfers by Franchisee. Franchisee shall not directly or indirectly sell, assign, transfer, give, devise, convey or encumber this Agreement or any right or interest herein or hereunder (a "Transfer"), the Franchise, the Franchised Business, or any assets thereof (except in the ordinary course of business) or suffer or permit any such assignment, transfer, or encumbrance to occur by operation of law unless it first obtains the written consent of Franchisor. A transfer of any stock in the Franchisee if it is a corporation or a transfer of any ownership rights in Franchisee if it is a partnership, a limited liability company or limited partnership shall be considered a Transfer restricted hereunder. If Franchisee has complied fully with this Agreement and subject to Franchisor's Right of First Refusal set forth in Section 16.6, Franchisor will not unreasonably withhold its consent of a Transfer that meets, to Franchisor's satisfaction, the following requirements:
    • 16.3.1. The proposed transferee and all its principals must have the demeanor and be individuals of good character and otherwise meet Franchisor's then-applicable standards for franchisees.
    • 16.3.2. The transferee must have sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources to operate the Franchised Business and to comply with this Agreement;
    • 16.3.3. The transferee has agreed to complete Franchisor's Initial Training Program to Franchisor's satisfaction;
    • 16.3.4.

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

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee needs written approval from Fly Fitness for any transfer of their franchise. This includes selling, assigning, or otherwise transferring the agreement, the franchise itself, the franchised business, or any related assets. Fly Fitness retains the right to void any transfer that occurs without their prior written consent.

Fly Fitness must also grant written approval of the material terms and conditions of the transfer. This includes ensuring that the price and payment terms associated with the transfer will not negatively impact the operation of the franchised business. The franchisee is required to provide all proposed transfer documents to Fly Fitness for review at least 30 days before the anticipated closing date of the transfer.

It is important to note that Fly Fitness's approval of a transfer does not constitute a warranty or representation regarding the future success of the new owner or the soundness of their decision to purchase the franchise under the agreed-upon terms. Additionally, if the franchisee or any principal provides financing for any portion of the sale, they must agree that the transferee's obligations to them are subordinate to the transferee's obligations to Fly Fitness. Finally, the franchisee must obtain consent from the lessor of the franchised business premises for the assignment or subletting of the premises to the new owner, if such consent is required by the lease agreement.

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.