On what date was the AKT Lawsuit filed, as referenced in the Beem Light Sauna FDD?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Ryan Junk, our Chief Executive Officer, previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Xponential and various subsidiaries of Xponential, and Anthony Geisler, the Chief Executive Officer of Sequel Brands, previously served in the same role for Xponential and various subsidiaries of Xponential. They have been named as defendants, along with other officers and employees of Xponential, in the following lawsuits involving Xponential and its affiliates, which involve similar claims and allegations. We are not affiliated with Xponential and these lawsuits do not involve us or our affiliates.
- Dance Fitness Michigan LLC, et al. v.
AKT Franchise, LLC, et al., filed August 30, 2023, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2023-01345433- CU-AT-CXC (the "AKT Lawsuit").
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 13–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document, the lawsuit Dance Fitness Michigan LLC, et al. v. AKT Franchise, LLC, et al., also known as the AKT Lawsuit, was filed on August 30, 2023. The suit was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, and carries the Case No. 30-2023-01345433- CU-AT-CXC.
This lawsuit is listed under "Pending Actions Involving Individuals Listed in Item 2." Item 2 of the FDD typically discloses information about the franchise's management, directors, and other key personnel. The FDD notes that Ryan Junk, Beem Light Sauna's Chief Executive Officer, previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Xponential and various subsidiaries of Xponential. Similarly, Anthony Geisler, the Chief Executive Officer of Sequel Brands, previously held the same role for Xponential and its subsidiaries. Both individuals have been named as defendants in lawsuits involving Xponential and its affiliates, which involve similar claims and allegations.
Beem Light Sauna states explicitly that they are not affiliated with Xponential and that these lawsuits do not involve Beem Light Sauna or its affiliates. However, the inclusion of this information suggests that the franchisor believes it is important for potential franchisees to be aware of these legal actions, given the prior affiliations of its key personnel. Prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 3 and Item 2 of the FDD and consider discussing these lawsuits and their potential implications with the franchisor and their own legal counsel.