Does Pump It Up reserve the right to charge a fee for the first on-site evaluation?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (7) Within 30 days after we receive the detailed site evaluation package, we may, but are not obligated to, conduct an on-site evaluation of the proposed site.
You must reimburse us for all travel, living and other expenses we incur in conducting any on-site evaluations of your proposed site.
We reserve the right to charge a fee for the first on-site evaluation that we conduct for a particular Franchised Business.
For any additional on-site evaluations with respect to the same Franchised Business, we reserve the right to charge, in addition to our travel expenses, our thencurrent site evaluation fee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Pump It Up reserves the right to charge a fee for the first on-site evaluation they conduct for a particular Franchised Business. For any additional on-site evaluations with respect to the same Franchised Business, Pump It Up reserves the right to charge their then-current site evaluation fee, in addition to travel expenses.
This means that as a prospective franchisee, you may incur a fee for the initial on-site evaluation of your proposed location. This fee is in addition to reimbursing Pump It Up for all travel, living, and other expenses they incur during the evaluation. It's important to factor in these potential costs when budgeting for your franchise.
Site evaluation fees and travel expenses are common in the franchise industry, as the franchisor needs to assess the suitability of the proposed location to protect their brand and ensure the franchisee has the best chance of success. Franchisees should clarify the amount of the fee and the estimated travel expenses with Pump It Up before the on-site evaluation to avoid unexpected costs.