Fitness Premier Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

Item 1. The Franchisor and Any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates

Item 2. Business Experience

Item 3. Litigation

Item 4. Bankruptcy

Item 5. Initial Fees

Item 6. Other Fees

Item 7. Estimated Initial Investment

Item 8. Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services

Item 9. Franchisee's Obligations

Item 10. Financing

Item 11. Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training

Item 12. Territory

Item 13. Trademarks

Item 14. Patents, Copyrights, and Proprietary Information

Item 15. Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business

Item 16. Restrictions on What the Franchisee May Sell

Item 17. Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution

Item 18. Public Figures

Item 19. Financial Performance Representations (if disclosed)

Item 20. Outlets and Franchisee Information

Item 21. Financial Statements

Item 22. Contracts

Item 23. Receipts

Various Addenda to Disclosure Document (e.g., List of Franchisees, Financial Statements, Franchise Agreement, etc.)

This Fitness Premier Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), published in 2016, contains 23 items of information disclosed following the completion of the franchisor's fiscal year.

Key elements of the FDD report (which was previously known as the UFOC) include the full franchise agreement as well as extensive discussion of franchise fees, capital requirements, ongoing royalty and marketing expenses, financing options, litigation, site selection requirements, site build-out costs, training programs and costs, current and projected franchisor and franchisee-owned units, franchisee listings and contact information, franchisor historical financial performance, earnings performance (for franchisors supplying Item 19s), outstanding lawsuits, franchisor bankruptcy filings, and key executive biographies.

The FDDs for a chosen franchise and its competitiors are a must-buy for anyone considering investing in a franchise business.