Under what circumstances does the Virginia Addendum to the Development Agreement apply to a Basecamp Fitness franchise?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Basecamp Fitness Franchisor LLC Area Development Agreement, the following provisions shall supersede and apply to all Basecamp Fitness franchises sold to residents in the state of Virginia:
This Virginia Addendum is only applicable if you are a resident of Virginia or if your business will be located in Virginia.
- No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by Franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by the Franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the Franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
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, the Virginia Addendum to the Development Agreement applies specifically to Basecamp Fitness franchises under two conditions. First, it applies if the franchisee is a resident of Virginia. Second, it applies if the franchisee's Basecamp Fitness business will be located in Virginia.
This addendum is important because it can modify the standard terms of the Basecamp Fitness Area Development Agreement to comply with Virginia law. For instance, the addendum states that no statement signed by the franchisee can waive claims under Virginia franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by Basecamp Fitness. This provision is designed to protect franchisees from inadvertently giving up their legal rights.
Prospective Basecamp Fitness franchisees in Virginia should carefully review the Virginia Addendum along with the standard Area Development Agreement to understand their rights and obligations under Virginia law. This ensures that franchisees are aware of the specific legal protections afforded to them within the Commonwealth of Virginia.