On what basis does Body20 grant the license?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
our Owners, and/or your Affiliates individually or collectively as the "Franchisee Parties."
- E. If you are an Entity, all of your Owners are listed in Appendix A. If you are an Entity, the individual owner who you must appoint to have authority over all business decisions
related to your business and to have the power to bind you in all dealings with us will be referred to as your "Operating Principal."
- F. You desire to open and operate a Studio using the Marks and the System, and we are willing to grant to you a license to open and operate a Studio on the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
- NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing promises and the covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1 Rights Granted.
- 1.1 Grant of Franchise. Upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, we grant to you a non-exclusive license (the "License") to operate one Studio using the Marks and the System. The Studio will be located at a site to be mutually agreed upon subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, pursuant to
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, Body20 grants a non-exclusive license to operate one studio using the Body20 marks and system. This license is granted based on the terms and conditions outlined in the Franchise Agreement. The studio's location must be mutually agreed upon and situated within the area specified in Appendix A of the agreement, referred to as the "Site Selection Area."
This license strictly limits the franchisee's rights. Specifically, the franchisee cannot sublicense the Body20 marks or system to anyone else. They are also prohibited from using the marks and system at any location other than the approved site. Furthermore, the franchisee is restricted from using the Body20 marks or system in any wholesale, e-commerce, or other distribution channels outside of operating the studio at the designated site.
In essence, the Body20 franchise license provides a defined scope of operational rights. Franchisees must adhere to the agreement's terms, particularly regarding location and usage of the Body20 intellectual property. This ensures consistency and quality control across all Body20 franchise locations, protecting the brand's integrity. Prospective franchisees should carefully review Appendix A and Section 4.1 to fully understand the site selection process and the designated operational area.