If the Itan franchise agreement requires approval, how must a franchisee request it?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- **24.5.
Approvals.** Whenever this Agreement requires our approval, you must make a timely written request for approval.
Our approval must be in writing in order to bind us.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, if we fail to approve any request for approval within the required period of time, we shall be deemed to have disapproved your request.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when the franchise agreement requires Itan's approval for something, the franchisee must make a timely written request for that approval. To be binding, Itan's approval must also be provided in writing. If Itan fails to approve a request within the required time frame, unless otherwise specified in the agreement, the request is deemed to be disapproved.
This requirement ensures that all requests are formally documented, reducing the potential for misunderstandings or disputes. The franchisee must be proactive in seeking approvals and should be aware of any deadlines for responses from Itan.
The stipulation that approvals must be in writing protects both the franchisee and Itan, providing a clear record of what was approved and any conditions attached. This is a common practice in franchising to maintain transparency and accountability. The clause regarding deemed disapproval if no timely response is received encourages Itan to respond promptly to franchisee requests, but also places the onus on the franchisee to follow up if a response is not received within a reasonable timeframe.