How long does Fly To Fit have to respond to a franchisee's request to approve an alternate Input?
Fly_To_Fit Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Fly To Fit Franchise will provide Franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed new vendor within 30 days after receipt of Franchisee's request.
- 8.3 Alternate Input Approval. If Fly To Fit Franchise requires Franchisee to purchase a particular Input, and Franchisee desires to purchase an alternate to the Input, then Franchisee must submit a written request for approval and any information, specifications and/or samples requested by Fly To Fit Franchise.
Fly To Fit Franchise will provide Franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed alternate Input within 30 days after receipt of Franchisee's request.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 44)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fly To Fit's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to purchase an alternate Input, they must submit a written request for approval, including any information, specifications, and/or samples requested by Fly To Fit.
Fly To Fit will then provide the franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of the proposed alternate Input within 30 days after receiving the franchisee's request. This means a franchisee can expect a decision from Fly To Fit regarding their alternate input request within a month.
This 30-day response timeframe provides a degree of certainty for franchisees. If Fly To Fit does not respond within 30 days, the franchisee should follow up to ensure the request was received and is being processed. Franchisees should factor this review period into their purchasing and inventory planning.