Must all amounts due to Basecamp Fitness be paid before opening the studio?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not open your Basecamp Studio until: (1) we notify you in writing that all of your pre-opening obligations have been fulfilled; (2) the Initial Training Program and any other trainings that must be completed by you or your personnel before opening must be completed to our satisfaction; (3) all amounts due to us have been paid; (4) we have been furnished with copies of all insurance policies and certificates required by the Franchise Agreement, or other documentation of insurance coverage and payment of premiums that we request; (5) you notify us that all approvals and conditions set forth in the Franchise Agreement have been met; (6) you have received all required permits and licenses; (7) you have met or exceed the minimum number of qualifying presold memberships (also referred to as founding members) that we have set for you based on your market density and other factors, not to exceed 150; and (8) you have ordered, received and installed your equipment, supplies, inventory and computer systems. You must be prepared to begin operating your Basecamp Studio immediately after we state that your Basecamp Studio is ready for opening.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must pay all amounts owed to Basecamp Fitness before opening their studio. This is one of several conditions that must be met before the studio can open.
Specifically, Basecamp Fitness requires written notification that all pre-opening obligations are fulfilled, completion of required training programs, submission of required insurance documentation, notification that all Franchise Agreement approvals and conditions are met, receipt of all necessary permits and licenses, achievement of the minimum presold memberships (up to 150), and installation of all required equipment and systems.
This requirement ensures that Basecamp Fitness receives all due payments before the franchisee begins operations. Failure to meet all these conditions will prevent the franchisee from opening their Basecamp Studio.