If the Itan franchise agreement requires approval, what is the franchisee's obligation regarding the request?
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 any matter, the franchisee must submit a written request for that approval in a timely manner. This means a franchisee cannot delay in seeking necessary approvals.
Itan's approval must be provided in writing to be considered binding. This protects both the franchisee and Itan by ensuring there is a clear record of what was approved. It also prevents misunderstandings that could arise from verbal agreements.
If Itan fails to respond to a franchisee's request for approval within the required timeframe, the request is automatically considered disapproved, unless the franchise agreement specifies otherwise. This clause places the onus on Itan to respond to requests in a timely manner, and prevents delays that could negatively impact the franchisee's business operations.