What conditions must be met before Pump It Up will authorize the opening of a franchised business?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(3) We will not authorize the opening of the Franchised Business unless all of the following conditions have been met:
- (a) We are satisfied that the Franchised Business was constructed and/or renovated and equipped substantially in accordance with our standards and specifications;
- (b) You have hired and trained staff as required by Section 11;
- (c) You have received a certificate of occupancy and all required state and local certifications, permits, and licenses necessary for the operation of a Pump It Up Business, including licenses and certifications for your staff and other personnel;
- (d) You (or your Operating Principal as defined in Section 14.D.) and your management personnel have satisfactorily completed our initial training program;
- (e) You have paid the Initial Franchise Fee (as defined in Section 7.A.) and any other amounts then due to us;
- (a) We are satisfied that the Franchised Business was constructed and/or renovated and equipped substantially in accordance with our standards and specifications;
(f) You have signed all agreements required prior to opening, including, but not limited to, the Lease, the electronic funds transfer documents described in Section 7.M.(2), and any software license agreement(s);
(g) Neither you nor any of your affiliates are in default under or in violation of any agreements with us, any of our affiliates or any PIU Vendors; and
(h) You have provided to us copies of certificates for all insurance policies required by Section 12.L. or such other evidence of insurance coverage and payment of premiums as we reasonably may request.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Pump It Up Franchise Disclosure Document, Pump It Up will not authorize the opening of a franchised business unless certain conditions are met. These conditions ensure that the franchisee has met Pump It Up's standards for construction, training, legal compliance, and financial obligations. Meeting these requirements is crucial for maintaining brand consistency and operational standards across all franchise locations.
Specifically, Pump It Up requires that the franchised business is constructed, renovated, and equipped according to their standards and specifications. The franchisee must have hired and trained staff as required by Section 11 of the agreement. Additionally, the franchisee needs to have obtained a certificate of occupancy and all necessary state and local certifications, permits, and licenses for operating a Pump It Up business. The franchisee, or their Operating Principal, and their management personnel must also satisfactorily complete Pump It Up's initial training program.
Furthermore, the franchisee must have paid the Initial Franchise Fee and any other outstanding amounts owed to Pump It Up. All required agreements, including the Lease and electronic funds transfer documents, must be signed. Neither the franchisee nor their affiliates can be in default or violation of any agreements with Pump It Up, its affiliates, or PIU Vendors. Finally, the franchisee must provide copies of certificates for all required insurance policies or other evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments as reasonably requested by Pump It Up.
Successful completion of the initial training program by the franchisee or their Operating Principal is a mandatory condition for opening the Pump It Up business to the public. If Pump It Up determines that the initial training was not satisfactorily completed, they reserve the right to terminate the franchise agreement. These stringent conditions reflect Pump It Up's commitment to ensuring that all franchisees are fully prepared and compliant with their operational and legal standards before commencing business operations.