What is the name of the lawsuit involving AKT franchisees mentioned in the Beem Light Sauna FDD?

According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one lawsuit involving AKT franchisees is named Dance Fitness Michigan LLC, et al. v. AKT Franchise, LLC, et al. This lawsuit was filed on August 30, 2023, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, with Case No. 30-2023-01345433- CU-AT-CXC. The document refers to this lawsuit as the "AKT Lawsuit."

The FDD indicates that Ryan Junk, the Chief Executive Officer of Beem Light Sauna, previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Xponential and various subsidiaries of Xponential. Anthony Geisler, the Chief Executive Officer of Sequel Brands, also previously served in the same role for Xponential and its subsidiaries. Both have been named as defendants in lawsuits involving Xponential and its affiliates, which involve similar claims and allegations. However, the FDD explicitly states that Beem Light Sauna is not affiliated with Xponential and that these lawsuits do not involve Beem Light Sauna or its affiliates.

This information is relevant for prospective Beem Light Sauna franchisees as it provides transparency regarding potential legal issues involving individuals connected to the company through prior affiliations. While the AKT Lawsuit and other lawsuits mentioned do not directly involve Beem Light Sauna, they highlight the importance of due diligence when evaluating a franchise opportunity, particularly concerning the backgrounds and previous involvements of key personnel.