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What sources of competition might Punch King Fitness franchisees face?

Punch_King_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

to you for violations by other Franchised Businesses of our policies on out-of-Territory sales and services.

C. Reserved Rights

Franchisor specifically reserves all rights not expressly granted to Franchisee in this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, Franchisor has the right to:

    1. Own, acquire, establish, operate, and license others to establish and operate businesses like the Franchised Business or substantially similar to the Franchised Business, whether under the Marks or other proprietary marks outside the Territory.
    1. Acquire a system of Competitive Businesses (as defined herein) with units located within the Territory or outside the Territory, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.
    1. Establish or license another to establish a Punch King Fitness Model Concept, including but not limited to a storefront, brick and mortar, co-branded, pop-up, virtual, or mobile outlets that are different than the Franchised Business Model Concept within or outside the Territory under the Punch King Fitness Marks or other marks, trademarks, or services.
    1. Sell or franchise others to sell the services and products authorized for Punch King Fitness Franchised Business using the Marks or other trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols through alternate channels of distribution, venues, sites, or Model Concepts other than the Model Concept of the Franchised Business (including but not limited to 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.
    1. Franchisor, its affiliates, or a franchisee or licensee may advertise, promote, market, or sell goods or services using the Marks over the Internet, the world wide web, or any other electronic network.

TERM AND RENEWAL

A. Initial Term

Except as otherwise provided, the term of this Agreement shall be for a period of 10 years commencing on the date set forth on the cover hereof.

B. Renewal

Upon the expiration of the initial term or any renewal term hereof, Franchisee may, at its option, renew this Agreement for an additional term of 10 years (the "Successor Franchise"), provided that at the end of each term:

  • 1. Franchisor is still offering Franchises at the time of each renewal period;
  • 2. Franchisee has given Franchisor written notice of its election to renew not less than six (6) months, but not more than one (1) year, prior to the end of the preceding term;
  • 3. Franchisee is not in default under any provision of this Agreement, any amendment or successor thereto, or any other agreement or instrument between Franchisee and Franchisor or its affiliates, approved suppliers of the System, and had substantially complied with all of the terms and conditions of all such agreements during the then-current terms;
  • 4. Franchisee has access to and the right to remain in possession of the Site or a suitable substitute location approved by Franchisor and meets Franchisor's then-current specifications and standards, for the entire term of the Successor Franchise.
  • 5. Franchisee shall refurbish the Franchised Business to conform to the then-current trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of the Marks and Systems Standards;

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

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Punch King Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may face competition from several sources. Punch King Fitness retains the right to own, operate, and license businesses similar to the franchised business outside the franchisee's territory. This includes the ability to acquire competitive businesses, even those with units inside the franchisee's territory.

Furthermore, Punch King Fitness can establish or license other Punch King Fitness concepts, such as storefront, brick and mortar, co-branded, pop-up, virtual, or mobile outlets, under the Punch King Fitness brand or other marks, both within and outside the franchisee's territory. They can also sell services and products through various channels, including internet sites and co-branding strategies. Punch King Fitness, its affiliates, or other franchisees can also market and sell goods or services over the internet.

While Punch King Fitness states that it will not establish or franchise another of the same Punch King Fitness Model Concept within the franchisee's territory as long as the franchisee is in compliance with the agreement and meets minimum performance standards, the franchisor does not guarantee that other franchises will not conduct operations in the franchisee's territory. The franchisor also reserves the right to determine how to respond to such situations and is not obligated to compensate the franchisee for any solicitation or acceptance of orders in their territory by the franchisor or other franchisees. The franchisor will not be liable for violations of out-of-territory sales and services policies by other franchised businesses.

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.