Where can I find the amount of the Initial FF&E Payment for a Body20 franchise?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPT]
- 3.5 Initial FF&E Payment.
You must pay us an initial FF&E payment as set forth in Appendix A (the "Initial FF&E Payment") prior to opening your Studio and as we specify, which you may finance through third parties.
The Initial FF&E Payment is paid in consideration of an initial package of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other items that we will supply to you.
We will specify the items in your initial FF&E package.
You may be required to purchase additional products or equipment from us, our Affiliates, or our designated vendors prior to opening your Studio for an additional fee.
You acknowledge that we have no obligation to refund the Initial FF&E Payment, in whole or in part, for any reason.
- 3.6 Presale Kit Payment.
[Item 23: RECEIPT]
- 11. Presale Kit Payment (Section 3.6): $6,000, plus our actual shipping costs
- 12. Initial Retail Inventory Kit Payment (Section 3.7): $6,000, plus our actual shipping costs
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific amount for the Initial FF&E Payment is found in Appendix A. Item 23 mentions that franchisees must pay the Initial FF&E Payment before opening their studio. This payment covers an initial package of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other items that Body20 will supply. Franchisees may finance this payment through third parties. The FDD also states that the franchisor is not obligated to refund this payment, in whole or in part, for any reason.
Appendix A also lists the Presale Kit Payment and the Initial Retail Inventory Kit Payment, both of which are $6,000 plus actual shipping costs. These payments are also non-refundable. The Presale Kit Payment covers branded items like a pop-up tent and promotional materials, while the Initial Retail Inventory Kit Payment covers branded apparel and merchandise for promotional and early sales activities.
While the exact amount of the Initial FF&E Payment is not specified in the provided excerpts, Item 23 indicates that this figure is detailed in Appendix A. A prospective franchisee should carefully review Appendix A of the 2025 FDD to determine the precise amount required for the Initial FF&E Payment and factor this into their overall investment assessment.