What is the case number for the Yoga Six lawsuit, as stated in the Beem Light Sauna FDD?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- American Health Concepts, LLC and Yaqim Lalani v.
Yoga Six Franchise, LLC, Xponential Fitness, LLC, Anthony Geisler, and Lindsay Junk, filed December 11, 2024, Superior Court of Dekalb County, State of Georgia, Case No. 24CV11069.
A former Yoga Six® franchisee and its owner filed this action against Y6, Xponential, the former Chief Executive Officer of Xponential, Anthony Geisler, and the President of Y6, Lindsay Junk.
- Enlightened Armadillo, Inc., et al. v.
Yoga Six Franchise, LLC, et al., filed November 22, 2023, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2023- 01367265-CU-AT-CXC.
This action was filed by two Yoga Six® franchisees and their owners, including Enlightened Armadillo, Inc., Snug Holding Company LLC, Mark Hrubant, Ella Hrubant, and Melinda Sung (collectively, the "Y6 Plaintiffs") against (i) Yoga Six Franchise, LLC ("Y6") and Yoga Six Franchise SPV, LLC; (ii) the Xponential Entities; (iii) the H&W Entities; (iv) LAG Fit, Inc.; (v) MGAG LLC; and (vi) Anthony Geisler, Mark Grabowski, Lindsay Junk, Nate Chang, Jason Losco, Lance Freeman, Ryan Junk, Megan Moen, John Meloun, Sarah Luna, Brenda Morris, and Justin LaCava (collectively, (i) through (vi), the "Y6 Defendants").
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 13–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are multiple lawsuits involving Yoga Six, an affiliate of Xponential Fitness. One lawsuit, American Health Concepts, LLC and Yaqim Lalani v. Yoga Six Franchise, LLC, Xponential Fitness, LLC, Anthony Geisler, and Lindsay Junk, was filed on December 11, 2024, in the Superior Court of Dekalb County, State of Georgia, with Case No. 24CV11069. Another lawsuit, Enlightened Armadillo, Inc., et al. v. Yoga Six Franchise, LLC, et al., was filed November 22, 2023, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2023- 01367265-CU-AT-CXC.
These lawsuits involve allegations such as violations of pre-sale disclosure obligations, fraudulent inducement to invest in franchises, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unfair and deceptive trade practices. The plaintiffs in these cases seek various remedies, including declaratory and injunctive relief, rescission of franchise agreements, actual and special damages, and attorneys' fees, costs, and interest.
For a prospective Beem Light Sauna franchisee, the existence of these lawsuits against Yoga Six and related entities highlights the importance of carefully reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document and conducting thorough due diligence before investing in a franchise. While Beem Light Sauna states that these lawsuits do not involve them directly, the involvement of common individuals like Anthony Geisler and Ryan Junk (who hold leadership positions in both Xponential and Beem Light Sauna) suggests potential areas of concern. It would be prudent to inquire about the nature of these lawsuits and their potential impact on Beem Light Sauna's operations and reputation.