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What is the franchisee's obligation regarding the development and operation of Basecamp Fitness studios?

Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ble and is payable in full when you sign this Agreement and is fully earned by us at that time. However, you will not be required to pay an Initial Franchise Fee for any of the Basecamp Studios you develop under this Agreement.

  • A. You will sign the Franchise Agreement for your first Basecamp Studio concurrently with this Agreement. A separate Franchise Agreement must be signed, on our then-current form, for each such Basecamp Studio. Upon the execution of each Franchise Agreement, the terms and conditions of that Franchise Agreement control the establishment and operation of such Basecamp Studio.
  • B. The Development Fee is consideration for this Agreement and not consideration for any Franchise Agreement.
    1. Development Schedule. The following provisions control with respect to your development rights and obligations:
  • A. You must comply with the Development Schedule requirements regarding: (i) the date of execution of the Franchise Agreements and site approval requests; (ii) the opening date for each Basecamp Studio; and (iii) the cumulative number of Basecamp Studios to be open and continuously operating for business in the Development Territory. You represent that you have conducted your own independent

investigation and analysis of the prospects for the establishment of Basecamp Fitness studios within the Development Territory, approve of the Development Schedule as being reasonable, viable, and essential to the potential success of your business and recognize that failure to sign a Franchise Agreement, obtain a site approval, open a Basecamp Studio or have a cumulative number of Basecamp Fitness Studios open and operating, according to the applicable dates set forth in the Development Schedule, gives us the right, in our sole discretion, to immediately terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.

  • B. You may not open a Basecamp Studio under this Agreement unless you have notified us of your intention to develop the Basecamp Studio at least thirty (30) days prior to the date set forth in the Development Schedule and meet each of the following conditions (these conditions apply to each Basecamp Studio to be developed in the Development Territory):
      1. Good Standing. You must not be in default of this Agreement, any Franchise Agreement entered into pursuant to this Agreement or any other agreement between you or any of your affiliates and us or any of our affiliates. You also must have satisfied on a timely basis all monetary and material obligations under the Franchise Agreements for all existing Basecamp Fitness studios.
      1. Execution of Franchise Agreement. You and we have entered into our then-current form of Franchise Agreement and such other agreements that we require for the grant of Basecamp Fitness studio franchises for the proposed Basecamp Studio. You understand that we may modify the then-current form of Franchise Agreement from time to time and that it may be different than the current form of Franchise Agreement, including different fees and obligations; provided, however, that you will not be required to pay any initial franchise fee under any of those Franchise Agreements. You understand and agree that any and all Franchise Agreements will be construed and exist independently of this Agreement. The continued existence of each Franchise Agreement will be determined by the terms and conditions of such Franchise Agreement. Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, the establishment and operation of each Basecamp Fitness studio must be in accordance with the terms of the applicable Franchise Agreement.
    1. Term. Unless sooner terminated in accordance with Section 5 of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement and all rights granted to you will expire on the date that you sign the Franchise Agreement for the last Basecamp Studio that is scheduled to be opened under the Development Schedule.
    1. Default and Termination.

Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 51–55)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's obligations regarding the development and operation of Basecamp Fitness studios are primarily governed by the Franchise Agreement signed for each studio. A franchisee must adhere to a Development Schedule, which outlines the dates for Franchise Agreement execution, site approval requests, studio opening dates, and the number of studios operating in the Development Territory.

Prior to opening a Basecamp Fitness studio, the franchisee must notify Basecamp Fitness at least thirty days in advance and meet specific conditions. These conditions include being in good standing with all agreements, including the Development Agreement and existing Franchise Agreements, and fulfilling all monetary and material obligations. Additionally, the franchisee must execute Basecamp Fitness's current form of Franchise Agreement, which may be different from previous versions and include different fees and obligations. However, the franchisee will not be required to pay a new initial franchise fee for these subsequent agreements.

The Development Agreement and each Franchise Agreement are construed independently, with the terms of the Franchise Agreement dictating the establishment and operation of each Basecamp Fitness studio. Franchisees must maintain Basecamp Fitness's standards for service and follow the System's guidelines. While franchisees have control over their studios, this is subject to the conditions and covenants established in the Franchise Agreements. The franchisee also acknowledges that the Basecamp Fitness concept is relatively new and evolving, and that changes to the System may require additional investment.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.