In the Body20 Development Agreement, where can the Effective Date of the agreement be found?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
BODY20® DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the date set forth on Appendix A of this Agreement (the "Effective Date") (Appendix A and all appendices and schedules attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated by this reference) 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 Agreement, "we," "us," and "our" refers to BODY20 Franchisor LLC. "You" and "your" refers to Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Effective Date of the Development Agreement can be located in Appendix A of the agreement. Specifically, the document states that the agreement is made and entered into as of the date set forth on Appendix A, which is designated as the "Effective Date."
Appendix A, titled "Franchisee-Specific Terms," is referenced within the Development Agreement. This appendix, along with all other appendices and schedules attached to the agreement, are incorporated by reference, making them an integral part of the agreement. This means that any terms or conditions outlined in Appendix A are legally binding as if they were written directly into the main body of the Development Agreement.
For a prospective Body20 franchisee, this means that the actual start date of their Development Agreement is not a fixed date but rather one that is specified individually in Appendix A. This allows for flexibility in setting the agreement's commencement based on the franchisee's specific circumstances and any pre-agreement conditions that need to be met. Franchisees should pay close attention to Appendix A to understand their specific obligations and timelines.