Can the Operating Principal also serve as the Designated Manager for a Beem Light Sauna studio?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must designate an Owner with at least a 10% ownership interest in your Entity as the "Operating Principal." The Operating Principal must have authority over all business decisions related to your Studio and must have the power to bind you in all dealings with us. In addition, you must appoint a manager to manage the day-to-day business of your Studio (the "Designated Manager"). Your Operating Principal may serve as your Designated Manager, unless we believe that he or she does not have sufficient experience or qualifications.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Principal, who must have at least a 10% ownership interest and authority over all business decisions, can also serve as the Designated Manager. The Designated Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Beem Light Sauna studio.
However, Beem Light Sauna retains the right to require a different Designated Manager if they believe the Operating Principal lacks sufficient experience or qualifications. This determination is at the discretion of Beem Light Sauna.
This policy provides flexibility for franchisees while also allowing Beem Light Sauna to ensure competent management of each studio. A prospective franchisee should carefully consider whether their experience and qualifications will be deemed sufficient by Beem Light Sauna to fulfill both roles.