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If Punch King Fitness elects to purchase a franchisee's interest, when is the closing date?

Punch_King_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

Provision Section in Franchise Agreement Summary
of any interest therein or in Franchise or Franchisee assets.
l. Our approval of transfer by franchisee Section XVI(B) We have the right to approve all transfers but may not unreasonably withhold consent.
m. Conditions for Punch King Fitness, Inc. approval of transfer Section XVI(B) All outstanding obligations related to the Franchised Business must be paid, and the transferor's right to receive compensation must be subordinated and secondary to our rights. The transferee must sign a written assumption; the transferee must meet Punch King Fitness standards; the transferee must sign a then current Punch King Fitness franchise agreement and other ancillary agreements; the transferee must successfully complete Punch King Fitness initial training, and you or the transferee must pay a transfer fee.
n. Our right of first refusal to acquire your business Section XVI(D) We have the right, exercisable by written notice to you, to purchase such rights or interests for the price and on the terms and conditions of any offer for your Franchised Business, except we may substitute equivalent cash for any form of payment proposed in such offer. Any purchase by us must be completed within ninety (90) days after your receipt of our written notice. If we do not exercise our right of first refusal, you may complete the sale of interest to the bona fide purchaser, subject to our approval; however, if the sale to the purchaser is not completed within one hundred twenty (120) days after the delivery of the offer to us, we will again have the right of first refusal.

Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 42–53)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Punch King Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Punch King Fitness has the right to purchase a franchisee's rights or interests if the franchisee receives an offer for their franchised business. To exercise this right, Punch King Fitness must provide written notice to the franchisee.

The closing date for Punch King Fitness's purchase of the franchise must occur within ninety (90) days after the franchisee receives Punch King Fitness's written notice that they will exercise their right. If Punch King Fitness does not exercise its right of first refusal, the franchisee can proceed with the sale to the original purchaser, subject to Punch King Fitness's approval.

However, if the sale to the initial purchaser is not completed within one hundred twenty (120) days after the original offer was delivered to Punch King Fitness, Punch King Fitness will again have the right of first refusal. This clause ensures Punch King Fitness has the opportunity to acquire the franchise if the franchisee seeks to transfer ownership.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.