Can Basecamp Fitness change or modify the System at any time?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will operate your Basecamp Studio using a unique system with high standards of service, including valuable know-how, information, trade secrets, confidential information, training and exercise methods, standards, designs, methods of trademark usage, copyrights, sources and specifications, confidential electronic and other communications, methods of Internet usage, the sale of proprietary products, and research and development connected with the operation and promotion of Basecamp Studios ("System"). We can change or otherwise modify the System at any time as we see fit.
You must construct and operate your Basecamp Studio in accordance with our standards and sign our standard franchise agreement ("Franchise Agreement"). Your Basecamp Studio may only offer the services and products we authorize. Specifically, your Basecamp Studio must provide certain class-based workouts that meet our standards, offer the various types of memberships we specify and sell the merchandise, including apparel, and food and beverage products we require. We may add, modify, or delete any services or products that you must offer or sell at your Basecamp Studio at any time, and change and modify our standards as we see fit.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Basecamp Fitness retains the right to modify the System at any time. The System encompasses various elements, including know-how, information, trade secrets, training and exercise methods, standards, designs, methods of trademark usage, copyrights, sources and specifications, confidential electronic and other communications, methods of Internet usage, the sale of proprietary products, and research and development connected with the operation and promotion of Basecamp Studios.
Basecamp Fitness also has the right to add, modify, or delete any services or products that a franchisee must offer or sell at their Basecamp Studio, and change and modify their standards as they see fit. This means that franchisees must stay updated with any changes implemented by Basecamp Fitness and adapt their business operations accordingly.
This flexibility allows Basecamp Fitness to adapt to changing market conditions, improve operational efficiency, and maintain brand consistency across all franchise locations. However, it also places a responsibility on franchisees to remain adaptable and invest in ongoing training and updates to align with the evolving System standards. Prospective franchisees should consider this when evaluating the franchise opportunity, as it requires a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation.