Does the Body20 Development Agreement grant rights to use intellectual property?

According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Development Agreement does not grant any rights to use intellectual property. Instead, these rights are only granted under separate Franchise Agreements that a franchisee signs with Body20.

This means that while the Development Agreement allows a franchisee to develop multiple Body20 studios within a specific area, it does not give them the right to use Body20's trademarks, systems, or other intellectual property. The franchisee must enter into a separate Franchise Agreement for each studio to gain those rights.

For a prospective Body20 franchisee, this distinction is important. The Development Agreement secures the territory for future expansion, but the franchisee cannot begin operating a Body20 studio until a Franchise Agreement is also in place. This two-step process ensures that Body20 maintains control over its brand and system, granting usage rights only to those who have committed to opening and operating a studio according to the franchise's standards.