As of the date of this FDD, what is the status of the Pump It Up franchise registration in California?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
E EFFECTIVE DATE STATED BELOW:
| State | Effective Date |
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| California | IN PROGRESS |
| Illinois | IN PROGRESS |
| Maryland | IN PROGRESS |
| Michigan | IN PROGRESS |
| Minnesota | IN PROGRESS |
| New York | IN PROGRESS |
| Virginia | IN PROGRESS |
| Washington | IN PROGRESS |
| Wisconsin | IN PROGRESS |
OTHER STATES MAY REQUIRE REGISTRATION, FILING OR EXEMPTION OF A FRANCHISE UNDER OTHER LAWS, SUCH AS THOSE THAT REGULATE THE OFFER AND SALE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OR SELLER-ASSISTED MARKETING PLANS.
Exhibit H Additional Disclosures Required by Certain States/ Addenda Required by Certain States Pump It Up Franchise Disclosure Document
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The registration of this franchise offering by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation does not constitute approval, recommendation, or endorsement by the Commissioner.
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- The California Franchise Investment Law requires that a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the Franchise be delivered together with the FDD 14 days prior to execution of any agreement.
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- California Corporations Code Section 31125 requires us to give to you a FDD approved by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation before we ask you to consider a material modification of your Franchise Agreement.
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- The Franchise Agreement contains provisions requiring litigation, with the costs being awarded to the prevailing party. The litigation will occur in Franchisor's then existing principal business location. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside the State of California.
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- The Franchise Agreement requires the application of the law of Arizona. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Pump It Up Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise is registered in California. The FDD states that California is one of the states that has franchise laws requiring the document to be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration.
However, the disclosure also includes a disclaimer from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, stating that the registration of the franchise offering does not constitute approval, recommendation, or endorsement by the Commissioner. This means that while Pump It Up is registered to offer franchises in California, the state does not guarantee the success or quality of the franchise.
Furthermore, the FDD outlines specific requirements and considerations for California franchisees, including delivering all proposed agreements related to the sale of the franchise along with the FDD 14 days prior to the execution of any agreement. It also states that California Corporations Code Section 31125 requires Pump It Up to provide a FDD approved by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation before asking a franchisee to consider a material modification of their Franchise Agreement. These additional disclosures and requirements indicate that California has specific regulations in place to protect franchisees, and Pump It Up must comply with these regulations when offering franchises in the state.