Does Fly To Fit have the right to collect payments from Fly To Fit franchisees on behalf of vendors?

According to Fly To Fit's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fly To Fit has the right, but not the obligation, to collect payments from franchisees on behalf of vendors. Fly To Fit can remit these payments to the vendor. Additionally, Fly To Fit has the right to impose a reasonable markup or charge for administering this payment program.

This means that Fly To Fit franchisees may be required to participate in a payment program where Fly To Fit collects payments for goods or services provided by vendors. This could streamline the payment process for franchisees, but it also gives Fly To Fit control over these payments. The FDD states that Fly To Fit can impose a markup or charge for administering the payment program, which would increase the cost to the franchisee.

Fly To Fit also has the right to negotiate prices and terms with vendors on behalf of the entire Fly To Fit system and may receive rebates, payments, or other consideration from vendors in connection with franchisee purchases. Fly To Fit may implement a centralized purchasing system or establish a purchasing cooperative that franchisees are required to join. These systems could potentially lower costs for franchisees through bulk purchasing discounts, but it also limits the franchisee's ability to choose their own vendors.