What is the Beem Light Sauna franchisee's obligation regarding site renovations?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
service marks, signs, decor items, color schemes, and related components of the beem® Light Sauna system as Company may from time to time prescribe for the Studio.
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- Landlord agrees to furnish Company with copies of all letters and notices it sends to Franchisee pertaining to the Lease and the Premises, at the same time it sends such letters and notices to Franchisee. Notice shall be sent to Company by the method(s) as stated in the lease to:
Beem Franchisor LLC Attn: Trevor Lucas, Chief Financial Officer 4000 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 800 Newport Beach, California 92660 Email: trevor@sequelbrands.com
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- Company will have the right, without being guilty of trespass or any other crime or tort, to enter the Premises at any time or from time to time (i) to make any modification or alteration it considers necessary to protect the beem® Light Sauna system and marks, (ii) to cure any default under the Franchise Agreement or under the Lease, or (iii) to remove the distinctive elements of the beem® Light Sauna trade dress upon the Franchise Agreement's expiration or termination.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document outlines specific obligations and rights concerning the premises of the franchise. Beem Light Sauna retains the right to enter the premises to make modifications or alterations deemed necessary to protect the Beem Light Sauna system and marks. This means that while the franchisee operates the location, Beem Light Sauna can mandate and perform renovations to maintain brand standards or address any defaults under the Franchise Agreement or lease.
According to the FDD, the franchisee is not entitled to damages resulting from these actions taken by Beem Light Sauna. However, Beem Light Sauna is responsible for repairing or reimbursing the landlord for any damage to the premises (walls, floor, or ceiling) resulting from the removal of trade dress items or other property. This clarifies the division of responsibility: Beem Light Sauna can renovate, but must cover damages caused by removing their branded elements.
Furthermore, the franchisee cannot modify the lease in any way that could materially affect its provisions without Beem Light Sauna's prior written consent. This ensures that the franchisee cannot independently make changes to the lease agreement that might impact Beem Light Sauna's interests or the integrity of the franchise system. The lease rider also stipulates that its provisions supersede any conflicting terms in the lease, reinforcing Beem Light Sauna's control over the site's use and modifications.