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What is the role of the 'Franchisor' in the Punch King Fitness Area Development Agreement?

Punch_King_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

| | | IX. | DEVELOPER'S COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE15 | | | X. | MISCELLANEOUS 17 | | | XI. | ENFORCEMENT 20 | | | | | |

Exhibits

DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

PUNCH KING FITNESS

AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of thisday of, 20
(the "Effective Date") by and between Punch King Fitness, Inc., a California Corporation ("Franchisor"), and
, an individual/partnership/corporation/limited liability company
established/resident of the State of and whose principal
address is ("Developer").

RECITALS

  • A. Franchisor has developed and is in the process of further developing a format and system consisting of uniform standards, methods, procedures, and specifications for the operation of Punch King Fitness (the "System") identified by the service mark "Punch King Fitness," and such other trade names, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, designs, graphics, logos, emblems, insignia, fascia, slogans, drawings, and other commercial symbols as Franchisor may designate to be used (collectively, the "Marks") in connection with, and relating to, the establishment and operation of a business offering A Punch King Fitness franchised business offers HITT boxing and kickboxing training, personal fitness training, nutritional services, and functional fitness training (each, a "Franchised Business");
  • B. Franchisor and Developer desire to enter into an area development agreement under which Developer shall obtain the exclusive right to establish and operate a specified number of

Franchised Businesses within a specified geographical area upon the terms and conditions contained in Franchisor's then-current standard franchise agreement (each, a "Franchise Agreement"); and

C. Developer and Franchisor have entered into that certain Franchise Agreement (the "Initial Franchise Agreement") dated the same date as this Agreement for the establishment and operation of the first Franchised Businesses to be developed under this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing promises and the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:

I. GRANT OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT AREA

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Franchisor hereby grants the right to Developer, and Developer undertakes the obligation to establish and operate in the area designated in Exhibit 1 of this Agreement (the "Development Area") the number of Franchised Businesses specified in the development schedule on Exhibit 2 (the "Development Schedule"). This Agreement does not grant Developer any right to use the Marks; the rights to use the Marks are granted only by Franchise Agreements.

II. FEES

The total amount of the Development Fee is listed in Exhibit 2 (the "Development Fee"). The Development Fee will be applied toward the initial franchise fee due under subsequent Franchise Agreements in the manner specified in Exhibit 2. Developer will pay the balance of the initial franchise fee as so stipulated and due under the then Current Franchise Agreement for each Franchised Business at the time the Franchise Agreement for each Franchised Business is executed. The Development Fee will not be refundable, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any Franchise Agreement.

III. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

Developer must enter into Franchise Agreements and open and operate Punch King Fitness Franchised Business in accordance with the deadlines set forth in the Development Schedule. By each "Fee Deadline" specified in the Development Schedule, Developer must have delivered to Franchisor an initial franchise fee and a signed copy of Franchisor's then-current standard form of Franchise Agreement for the number of Punch King Fitness Franchised Businesses specified on the Development Schedule. By each "Opening Deadline" specified in the Development Schedule, Developer must have the specified number of Punch King Fitness Franchised Businesses open and operating. Developer must locate the

Punch King Fitness Franchised Businesses only at sites that Franchisor has accepted in accordance with the terms of the applicable Franchise Agreement.

IV. DEVELOPMENT AREA

A. Exclusivity

While this Agreement is in effect, provided that Developer opens and operates Punch King Fitness Franchised Businesses in accordance with the Development Schedule, and the minimum number of Franchised Business that Developer has open and is operating in the Development Area at any given time is not less than the minimum required pursuant to the Development Schedule, Franchisor shall not establish or license another to establish the same Punch King Fitness Model Concept in the Development Area; however, the Franchisor may establish or license another to establish a Punch King Fitness Model Concept including but not limited to storefront, brick, and mortar, co-branded, pop-up, virtual, or mobile outlets that are different than Developer's Model Concept within the Development Area under the Punch King Fitness Marks and the System within the Development Area.

B. No Other Restrictions

Developer acknowledges that, except to the extent expressly provided herein, Franchisor expressly retains all rights and discretion with respect to the Marks and System, including the right to:

  • 1. establish and license others to establish Punch King Fitness Franchised Businesses at any location outside of the Development Area;
  • 2. establish, and license others to establish businesses [other than a Competitive Business (as defined below)] under other systems using other proprietary marks at such locations, including within the Development Area, and on such terms and conditions as Franchisor deems appropriate;
  • 3. purchase or otherwise acquire the assets or controlling ownership of, and thereafter continue to own and operate, one or more businesses identical or similar to the Punch King Fitness Franchised Businesses (and/or acquire a franchise, license, and/or similar agreements for such businesses), some or all of which may be located anywhere, including within the Development Area that does not use the Marks;
  • 4. acquire (regardless of the form of the transaction) by any business, even if the other business operates, franchises, and/or licenses Competitive Businesses within the Development Area;
  • 5. sell the services and products authorized for Franchised Business using the Marks or other trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols through alternate channels of distribution or Model Concepts, including but not limited to a storefront, brick, and mortar, co-branded, pop-up, virtual, or mobile outlets, joint marketing with partner companies, direct mail, catalog sales,

internet sites, and co-branding strategies, pursuant to such terms and conditions as Franchisor deems appropriate; and

  • 6. advertise, promote, market, or sell goods or services using the Marks over the internet, the world wide web, or any other electronic network.
  • 7. engage in any activities not expressly forbidden by this Agreement.

V. Competitive Business

For purposes of this Agreement, "Competitive Business" means any business that operates, manages, offers, or provides (or grants franchises or licenses to others to operate a business that operates, manages, offers, or provides), directly or indirectly, boxing and kickboxing or similar services as are customarily offered by a Franchised Business, or in which trade secrets or other confidential information could be used to the disadvantage of Franchisor or its other Developers.

VI. Term

This Agreement expires at midnight on the last Opening Deadline date listed on the Development Schedule unless this Agreement is terminated sooner as provided in this Agreement.

VII. Termination

**C.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 56–215)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Punch King Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor, Punch King Fitness, Inc., plays a central role in granting development rights and setting standards for the operation of Punch King Fitness franchises. The franchisor has developed and continues to develop a system of uniform standards, methods, procedures, and specifications for Punch King Fitness operations. The franchisor grants the developer the right to establish and operate a specified number of franchised businesses within a defined geographical area, as outlined in the development schedule.

The franchisor also retains significant rights and discretion regarding the Punch King Fitness marks and system. This includes the right to establish or license others to establish Punch King Fitness franchises outside the development area, as well as to establish businesses under other systems and marks, even within the development area, as long as they are not competitive businesses. The franchisor can also sell products and services through alternate channels of distribution and engage in marketing activities, including online sales.

Furthermore, the franchisor provides ongoing support and sets standards for franchisees. They may require franchisees and their managers to attend training programs and meetings. Punch King Fitness will offer continuing advisory assistance on various operational aspects. Franchisees must adhere to the uniform specifications, standards, operating procedures, and rules prescribed by the franchisor to maintain consistent quality and protect the brand's goodwill. The franchisor also has the right to ensure the de-identification of franchise premises upon termination or non-renewal of a lease agreement, with the ability to take action if the tenant fails to do so.

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.