What specific modifications are required to a Basecamp Studio premises after termination to distinguish it from the System?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- E. You will, within ten (10) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement, make such modifications and alterations to your Basecamp Studio premises as may be necessary to distinguish the appearance of the premises from all attributes of the System and will make such specific additional changes thereto as we may request. You agree that, at a minimum, such modifications will include: (i) removal of all signage; (ii) alteration of the color scheme and decor; and (iii) discontinuation of the use of any item containing any of the Marks.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Basecamp Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, a franchisee must modify their Basecamp Studio premises to differentiate it from the Basecamp Fitness System. These modifications must be completed within ten days of termination or expiration.
The minimum required modifications include the removal of all signage, alteration of the color scheme and decor, and discontinuation of using any item containing Basecamp Fitness's trademarks. The franchisee is also obligated to make any other specific additional changes requested by Basecamp Fitness.
Failure to comply with these post-termination obligations could expose the former franchisee to legal repercussions, as continued use of Basecamp Fitness's marks without consent constitutes an "exceptional case" under federal trademark law. This could result in the recovery of treble damages, costs, and attorneys' fees by Basecamp Fitness.