Are Beem Light Sauna franchisees required to train their employees on the Technology System?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We are a franchisee of Beem Franchisor LLC ("Franchisor") under a Franchise Agreement dated [DATE] (the "Franchise Agreement"), pursuant to which Franchisor granted us the right to operate a franchised business (the "Studio") under the "beem® Light Sauna" name (the "Brand"). We have a license to use the Brand and certain other trademarks designated by Franchisor (collectively, the "Marks"), certain policies and procedures used in the operation of the Studios (the "System"), and the confidential information developed and owned by Franchisor and its affiliates in our Studio. Franchisor recognizes that, in order for us to effectively operate our business, our employees and independent contractors whom we retain must have access to certain confidential information and trade secrets owned by Franchisor. Disclosure of this confidential information and trade secrets to unauthorized persons, or its use for any purpose other than the operation of our Studio, would harm Franchisor, other franchise owners, and us. Accordingly, Franchisor requires us to have you sign this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for Beem Light Sauna does not explicitly state whether franchisees are required to train their employees on the Technology System. However, the FDD does mention that the franchisor recognizes the importance of employees and independent contractors having access to confidential information and trade secrets for the effective operation of the business. It also states that the franchisor has developed a distinctive business format and operating procedures, referred to as the 'System', for the operation of light therapy studios.
Furthermore, the 'System' includes software and computer programs, and an online booking system, suggesting that technology plays a significant role in the Beem Light Sauna business model. The FDD also indicates that the franchisor has accumulated experience reflected in their training program.
While the FDD does not directly address mandatory employee training on the Technology System, it implies that training is provided on aspects of the 'System,' which includes technology. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Beem Light Sauna the extent to which employee training on the Technology System is required or provided as part of the franchise agreement.