What are some examples of Non-Traditional Locations where Beem Light Sauna may establish studios?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (1) establish, or license others to operate, Studios or Sessions operating under the Marks and System at Non-Traditional Locations anywhere, including inside and outside the Territory. A "Non-Traditional Location" is a site that is located within a larger venue or facility that is likely to draw at least 75% of its customers from people who use such larger facility, including big box gyms and fitness facilities, cruise ships, military bases, college campuses, airports, sports or entertainment venues, hotels or resorts, theme parks, industrial or office complexes, train stations and other transportation facilities, travel plazas, casinos, hospitals, multi-unit residential properties, and other similar captive market locations;
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 47–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a "Non-Traditional Location" is defined as a site within a larger venue that draws at least 75% of its customers from that larger facility. Beem Light Sauna retains the right to establish or license studios in these locations, even within a franchisee's protected territory. This means that while a franchisee may have some territorial protection, Beem Light Sauna can still place a studio in a non-traditional location within that territory.
Examples of Non-Traditional Locations where Beem Light Sauna may establish studios include big box gyms and fitness facilities, cruise ships, military bases, college campuses, airports, sports or entertainment venues, hotels or resorts, theme parks, industrial or office complexes, train stations and other transportation facilities, travel plazas, casinos, hospitals, and multi-unit residential properties. These locations share the characteristic of having a built-in customer base, which can be advantageous for a Beem Light Sauna studio.
For a prospective franchisee, this is an important consideration. While a franchisee may be granted a territory, Beem Light Sauna can still establish studios in Non-Traditional Locations within that territory, potentially creating competition. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the implications of this policy and to consider the potential impact of Non-Traditional Locations on their business. Franchisees should inquire about any plans Beem Light Sauna has for establishing studios in Non-Traditional Locations within their desired territory.