In the context of the Rhode Island Rider, who do the terms 'we,' 'us,' and 'our' refer to regarding the Body20 franchise?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
RIDER TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN RHODE ISLAND
THIS RIDER (this "Rider") is made and entered into by and between BODY20 Franchisor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 4000 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 800, Newport Beach, California 92660 ("Franchisor"), and the person or entity identified on Appendix A as the franchisee ("Franchisee") with its principal place of business as set forth on Appendix A. In this Rider, "we," "us," and "our" refers to Franchisor. "You" and "your" refers to Franchisee.
- BACKGROUND. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated, 20 (the "Franchise Agreement"). This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This Rider is being signed because (a) you are domiciled in Rhode Island and the Studio that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in Rhode Island; and/or (b) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in Rhode Island.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rhode Island Rider specifies the definitions of "we," "us," and "our." These terms refer to Body20 Franchisor LLC, the company offering the franchise. This clarification is important for interpreting the agreement, as it establishes who is making commitments and has obligations within the Rider. The Rider is made between Body20 Franchisor LLC and the franchisee.
Understanding these definitions is crucial for a franchisee in Rhode Island because it clarifies the roles and responsibilities outlined in the franchise agreement and the Rider. The Rider is signed because the franchisee is domiciled in Rhode Island or the Body20 studio will be located there, and/or any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in Rhode Island. This ensures that the franchisee understands who "we," "us," and "our" refers to when reading through the legal documents.
Knowing that "we," "us," and "our" refers to Body20 Franchisor LLC helps the franchisee understand to whom the provisions of the agreement apply. For example, if a section of the Rider states, "We will provide training," the franchisee knows that Body20 Franchisor LLC is responsible for providing that training. Similarly, "you" and "your" refers to the franchisee.