Is Itan allowed to change the authorized goods and services that franchisees must offer?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 11.3. Authorized Goods and Services. You must offer all goods and services we require from time to time in our commercially reasonable discretion. You may not offer any other goods or services without our prior approval. You must strictly comply with our approved menu and menus system and present menu offerings in the manner we designate. We may change authorized goods and services at any time and you must comply with our instructions regarding same. Any such change shall not constitute a termination of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Itan has the authority to modify the goods and services that franchisees are required to offer. Franchisees must offer all goods and services that Itan requires, and they may not offer any other goods or services without prior approval from Itan.
Itan maintains control over the menu and how it is presented, and franchisees must strictly adhere to Itan's approved menu system. Itan retains the right to change authorized goods and services at any time, and franchisees are obligated to comply with any instructions from Itan regarding these changes.
This flexibility allows Itan to adapt to market trends and customer preferences, but it also means that franchisees must be prepared to adjust their offerings as directed by Itan. Any changes to goods and services do not constitute a termination of the franchise agreement.