Does the Basecamp Fitness franchise agreement include a waiver of the right to a trial by jury?

According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement does contain a waiver of the right to a jury trial. This means that franchisees agree to resolve disputes through means other than a jury trial.

For California franchisees, both the standard agreement and the California Addendum state that the jury trial waiver may not be enforceable under California law. This suggests that while Basecamp Fitness includes the waiver in its standard agreement, its enforceability is questionable in California due to state-specific legal protections.

It is important for prospective franchisees to seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications of waiving their right to a jury trial and to determine the enforceability of such a waiver in their specific state or jurisdiction. This is especially crucial for those considering a Basecamp Fitness franchise in California, given the noted uncertainty.