Besides the Basecamp Fitness franchise agreement, what other document contains representations that franchisees should rely on?

According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prospective franchisees should rely on the representations contained within the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) itself. Specifically, the FDD states that no representations have been made other than those contained within the franchise agreement and the FDD. Furthermore, franchisees should only rely on earnings, sales, profits, or success representations explicitly outlined in Item 19 of the FDD.

This is a standard clause in franchise agreements, intended to limit the franchisor's liability to only what is disclosed in writing. It protects Basecamp Fitness from claims based on verbal promises or representations made by its representatives that are not documented in the FDD or the franchise agreement.

For a prospective Basecamp Fitness franchisee, this means it is crucial to carefully review the FDD and the franchise agreement and to seek legal counsel to understand the implications of all disclosures. Any promises or representations not found within these documents should be viewed with skepticism, and franchisees should insist on written confirmation before relying on them. Item 19 of the FDD, which contains financial performance representations, warrants particularly close scrutiny.