On what date was the Yoga Six lawsuit filed, as referenced in the Beem Light Sauna FDD?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
and interest. The AKT Defendants have all filed a demurrer to the complaint.
- 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"). The Y6 Plaintiffs alleged that one or more of the Y6
Defendants (a) violated pre-sale disclosure obligations under the California Franchise Investment Law by failing to provide a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document, making statements that they contend were erroneous or prohibited, and failing to disclose information that they contend necessitated disclosure; (b) fraudulently induced them to invest in franchises; (c) breached the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing (as to the Yoga Six entities only); and (d) engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices. The Y6 Plaintiffs seek (1) declaratory and injunctive relief regarding the enforcement of the mandatory arbitration provisions in their franchise agreements; (2) rescission of their franchise agreements; (3) actual and special damages; and (4) attorneys' fees, costs, and interest. The Y6 Defendants have all filed a demurrer to the complaint.
- Nickle Acquisition, LLC, et al v. Xponential Fitness, Inc., et al., filed February 3, 2025, Superior Court for the State of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2025-01459041- CU-AT-CXC. This action was filed by a CycleBar® and BFT® franchisee and its owners, Nickle Acquisition LLC, Michael Nickle, and Jana Nickle, (collectively, the "Nickle Plaintiffs") against (i) BFT Franchise Holdings, LLC and BFT Franchise SPV, LLC; (ii) CycleBar Franchising, LLC and CycleBar Franchising SPV, LLC; (iii) the Xponential Entities and Xponential Holdings LLC;
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 13–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one of the Yoga Six lawsuits, Enlightened Armadillo, Inc., et al. v. Yoga Six Franchise, LLC, et al., was filed on November 22, 2023, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2023- 01367265-CU-AT-CXC. This lawsuit involves multiple plaintiffs, including Enlightened Armadillo, Inc., Snug Holding Company LLC, Mark Hrubant, Ella Hrubant, and Melinda Sung, who are franchisees and their owners, against Yoga Six Franchise, LLC, and other related entities and individuals.
The Y6 Plaintiffs allege violations of pre-sale disclosure obligations under the California Franchise Investment Law, claiming the Franchise Disclosure Document was non-compliant, contained erroneous or prohibited statements, and lacked necessary disclosures. They also allege 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 are seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, rescission of their franchise agreements, actual and special damages, and attorneys' fees, costs, and interest.
The Beem Light Sauna FDD also references another Yoga Six lawsuit, American Health Concepts, LLC and Yaqim Lalani v. Yoga Six Franchise, LLC, Xponential Fitness, LLC, Anthony Geisler, and Lindsay Junk, filed December 11, 2024, in the Superior Court of Dekalb County, State of Georgia, Case No. 24CV11069. This action was filed by a former Yoga Six franchisee and its owner against Y6, Xponential, the former Chief Executive Officer of Xponential, Anthony Geisler, and the President of Y6, Lindsay Junk.
Prospective Beem Light Sauna franchisees should be aware of these ongoing lawsuits involving Yoga Six, as they may indicate potential risks associated with franchises under the Xponential Fitness umbrella. It is important to review the details of these lawsuits and consider their potential impact on Beem Light Sauna, even though the FDD states that Beem Light Sauna is not affiliated with Xponential and these lawsuits do not involve Beem Light Sauna or its affiliates. Consulting with a legal and financial advisor is recommended to assess the risks and make an informed decision.