What is the 'Applicable Laws' definition in the Body20 FDD?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If required by Applicable Laws, you received a FDD required by applicable state and/or federal laws, including a form of this Agreement, at least 14 calendar days (or such longer time period as required by applicable state law) before you executed this Agreement or any related agreements or paid any consideration to us.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Applicable Laws" is referenced within the context of state-specific franchise laws and general legal compliance, but the document does not provide a specific definition of the term.
The FDD includes stipulations that certain provisions apply only if state franchise disclosure laws are relevant to the franchisee. For example, acknowledgements and waivers may be unenforceable in states with franchise disclosure laws like California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. This suggests that "Applicable Laws" refers to the specific set of regulations and statutes governing franchise relationships within those states.
The document also mentions the franchisee's receipt of the FDD as being "required by Applicable Laws," indicating that these laws mandate the provision of the FDD to potential franchisees. Furthermore, certain states like Maryland and Rhode Island are explicitly named as having their laws govern claims arising under their respective franchise acts, again implying that "Applicable Laws" encompasses these state-specific regulations. To fully understand the scope of "Applicable Laws," a prospective Body20 franchisee should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding which specific statutes and regulations are included under this term and how they might affect their franchise agreement and operations.