What is the meaning of 'Designee' in the Stretch Zone Franchise Agreement, and what role do they play?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Designee" means one or more of our representatives who are independent contractors that we appoint to perform certain of our duties under this Agreement as described in ARTICLE 2.
Source: Item 8 — Receipts. Any sale made must be in compliance with § 683(8) of the Franchise Sale Act (N.Y. Gen. Bus. L. § 680 et seq.), which describes the time period a Franchise Disclosure Document (offering prospectus) must be provided to a prospective franchisee before a sale may be made. New York law requires a franchisor to provide the Franchise Disclosure Document at the earliest of the first personal meeting or ten (10) business days before the execution of the franchise or other agreement or the payment of any consideration that relates to the franchise relationship. (FDD pages 99–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Stretch Zone Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Designee' refers to one or more representatives appointed by Stretch Zone, who function as independent contractors. These designees are tasked with performing specific duties on behalf of Stretch Zone as outlined in the franchise agreement.
In essence, Stretch Zone may delegate certain responsibilities or tasks related to the franchise agreement to these appointed representatives. Because the designee is an independent contractor, they are not direct employees of Stretch Zone, but rather external parties contracted to fulfill particular roles or functions.
Prospective franchisees should understand that these designees act as extensions of Stretch Zone, and it is important to clarify the scope of their duties and authority. Understanding the specific responsibilities that Stretch Zone delegates to its designees can help a franchisee understand who they will be interacting with and what to expect from those interactions during the course of the franchise agreement.