What are the three requirements for an Itan franchisee to participate in mandatory system-wide programs?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must fully participate in all programs we designate as mandatory. In order to participate you must: (i) comply with all policies and procedures we establish for the program; (ii) purchase or license and utilize all equipment, software, mobile applications, technology and others items we designate as being necessary for program participation and pay all associated fees and costs; and (iii) pay us, our affiliate, or a third party we designate, all program fees, contributions or other amounts we require for program participation (collectively, "Program Participation Rules"). Program Participation Rules may be set forth in the Manual. We may change Program Participation Rules at any time and you must comply with the change. We may develop and implement new or successor programs and/or modify or terminate existing programs at any time.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must participate fully in all system-wide programs that Itan designates as mandatory. To participate in these programs, franchisees must meet three specific requirements.
First, the franchisee must comply with all policies and procedures that Itan establishes for the program. This means adhering to the rules and guidelines set forth by Itan for the operation and execution of the system-wide program. Second, the franchisee is required to purchase or license and utilize all equipment, software, mobile applications, technology, and other items that Itan designates as necessary for participation in the program. This includes paying all associated fees and costs for these items.
Third, the franchisee must pay Itan, its affiliate, or a third party designated by Itan, all program fees, contributions, or other amounts required for participation in the program. These fees are collectively referred to as "Program Participation Rules." Itan retains the right to change these Program Participation Rules at any time, and franchisees are obligated to comply with any such changes. Itan may also develop and implement new programs, modify existing ones, or terminate programs at any time.