Where can I find information about the Certificate of Occupancy for a Body20 franchise?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT J TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
Compliance Questionnaire
(attached)
QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU SIGN THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
THIS QUESTIONNAIRE SHALL NOT BE COMPLETED BY YOU, AND WILL NOT APPLY, IF THE OFFER OR SALE OF THE FRANCHISE IS SUBJECT TO THE STATE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE LAWS IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, OR WISCONSIN.
DO NOT SIGN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IF THE FRANCHISE IS TO BE OPERATED IN, OR YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF, MARYLAND.
You are preparing to enter into a BODY20® Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") with BODY20 Franchisor LLC ("we" or "us"). The purpose of this Questionnaire is to confirm that you understand the terms of the contract and that no unauthorized statements or promises have been made to you. Please review each of the following questions and statements carefully and provide honest and complete responses to each. In this Questionnaire, our "representatives" include our officers, directors, employees, agents, sales brokers, and/or any other representatives working on our behalf.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document does not explicitly mention where to find information regarding the Certificate of Occupancy for a franchise location. The excerpts provided focus on franchise agreements, franchisee obligations, and legal compliance.
However, the FDD does include a compliance questionnaire that the franchisee must complete before signing the franchise agreement. This questionnaire aims to confirm the franchisee understands the terms and that no unauthorized statements or promises have been made. While the questionnaire itself does not address the Certificate of Occupancy, it highlights the importance of understanding legal and regulatory requirements.
To obtain information about the Certificate of Occupancy, a prospective Body20 franchisee should directly ask the franchisor about the process of obtaining the necessary permits and certificates, including the Certificate of Occupancy, during the due diligence phase. It would also be prudent to consult with local authorities and real estate professionals to understand the specific requirements in the franchisee's chosen location.