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What requirements must a proposed transferee meet to be approved by Basecamp Fitness?

Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

forth in Section 19 below. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, we will not unreasonably withhold, delay or condition our consent to a Transfer, subject to all of the following conditions being satisfied:

    1. you are in full compliance with this Agreement, you have no uncured defaults, and all your debts and financial obligations to us and our affiliates are current;
    1. you provide us with all information we may require concerning the proposed transaction (including a copy of the purchase agreement and all related documents), and the proposed transferee;
    1. we are satisfied that the proposed transferee (and if the proposed transferee is an entity, all holders of any interest in such entity) meets all of the requirements for our new franchisees, including, but not limited to, good reputation and character, business experience, and financial strength, credit rating and liquidity, and that the sale price is not excessive;
    1. you sign a written agreement in a form satisfactory to us in which you and your investors covenant to observe all applicable post-term obligations and covenants contained in this Agreement and release us and our affiliates from any claims you may have against us, or any further obligations we may have to you;
    1. the proposed transferee enters into a new franchise agreement with us, on the terms we then generally offer to new franchisees (including fees payable and size of territory); provided, however, that no new initial franchise fee will be required to be paid, and further provided that the term of that franchise agreement, unless otherwise agreed, will be the remaining term of your franchise agreement;
    1. the proposed transferee agrees in writing to perform such maintenance, remodeling and re-equipping of your Basecamp Studio that we determine necessary to bring your Basecamp Studio in compliance with our then-current standards, including any updates to your technology and security equipment that we determine necessary;
    1. prior to the date of the proposed Transfer, the proposed transferee's Principal Operator successfully completes such training and instruction as we deem necessary;
    1. you and all holders of an interest in you sign a general release, in the form prescribed by us, releasing, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all claims that you or any of your investors may have against us and our affiliates, including our and their respective shareholders, officers, directors and employees, in both their individual and corporate capacities;
    1. prior to the Transfer, you or the proposed transferee pay to us or the applicable broker, as we designate, any broker fees or commissions that we or you incur in connection with the Transfer; and
    1. prior to the Transfer, you pay us a transfer fee of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500), but if Transfer occurs before the opening of your Basecamp Studio the transfer fee is Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000).

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee looking to transfer their franchise must ensure the proposed transferee meets several requirements to gain approval from Basecamp Fitness.

First, the franchisee must provide Basecamp Fitness with all necessary information regarding the proposed transaction, including a copy of the purchase agreement and related documents, as well as details about the proposed transferee. Basecamp Fitness must be satisfied that the proposed transferee, including all interest holders if the transferee is an entity, meets the standards for new franchisees. These standards include having a good reputation and character, relevant business experience, and sufficient financial strength, credit rating, and liquidity. Basecamp Fitness also assesses whether the sale price is excessive.

The proposed transferee must also enter into a new franchise agreement with Basecamp Fitness based on the terms then offered to new franchisees, although no new initial franchise fee is required, and the term will be the remaining term of the original agreement, unless otherwise agreed. The transferee must agree in writing to perform any necessary maintenance, remodeling, and re-equipping of the Basecamp Studio to meet Basecamp Fitness's current standards, including updates to technology and security equipment. Additionally, the proposed transferee's Principal Operator must successfully complete the training and instruction that Basecamp Fitness deems necessary.

Finally, the franchisee must ensure that they and all interest holders sign a general release in a form prescribed by Basecamp Fitness, releasing all claims against Basecamp Fitness and its affiliates. Prior to the transfer, the franchisee or the proposed transferee must pay any broker fees or commissions incurred by Basecamp Fitness, as well as a transfer fee of $7,500, or $15,000 if the transfer occurs before the Basecamp Studio opens. Basecamp Fitness retains the right to expand upon these conditions in the Manual or in writing and may release information concerning the franchisee's Basecamp Studio to any proposed transferee.

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.