Can Body20 appoint a committee of franchisees instead of consulting with a franchisee advisory council regarding marketing programs?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
d services to our franchisees; and (xiv) reasonable administrative costs and overhead we incur related to the administration of the Brand Fund and the implementation of Brand Fund-supported programs.
We may consult with, in our sole discretion, a franchisee advisory council selected by franchisees or a committee of franchisees that we appoint regarding marketing programs.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Body20 has the discretion to consult either a franchisee advisory council selected by franchisees or a committee of franchisees appointed by Body20 regarding marketing programs. This decision is at Body20's sole discretion.
This means that as a Body20 franchisee, you may or may not have a direct voice in marketing program decisions through a franchisee-elected council. Instead, Body20 could choose to appoint a committee, potentially limiting the influence of the broader franchisee base.
It's important to note that any advisory council, whether franchisee-elected or appointed, serves only in an advisory capacity. Body20 retains the ultimate authority to direct all marketing programs. This includes decisions about creative concepts, materials, and media used. Body20 also has the right to modify or dissolve any advertising council it creates. Therefore, even if a council is formed, Body20 is not obligated to follow its advice.