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Where can I find information about Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) for a Body20 franchise?

Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

8.1 Bookkeeping and Records. You agree to keep complete and accurate books, records, and accounts of all business conducted under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. You must preserve all of your books and records in hard copy or in a format from which hard copies can be readily generated for at least five years from the date of preparation or such longer period as may be required by law. You must maintain such information and records on the Technology System as we may require from time to time in the Manuals and you acknowledge and agree that we will have access to that data remotely via

a network connection that we will specify. At our request, you must retain and use, at your expense, the services of an accountant or accounting firm that we approve.

  • 8.2 Reports and Financial Statements. You agree to submit financial and operational reports and records to us at the times and in the manner specified in the Manuals. Upon our written request, by April 15 of each year, you must submit your balance sheet and income statement for the previous calendar year. With respect to your year-end income statement and balance sheet, you or the Operating Principal must certify that the income statement and balance sheet are correct and complete and that they have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. We have the right to demand audited financial statements if an Event of Default has occurred within the last calendar year. In addition, you must provide us within 15 days after our request, exact copies of federal and state income and other tax returns and any other forms, records, books, reports and other information that we periodically require relating to the Studio or you.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain their financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Specifically, Section 8.1 states that franchisees must keep complete and accurate books, records, and accounts of all business conducted under the Franchise Agreement, adhering to GAAP standards. These records must be preserved for at least five years.

Furthermore, Body20 franchisees are obligated to submit financial reports and records as specified in the manuals. By April 15 of each year, franchisees must provide a balance sheet and income statement for the previous calendar year. The year-end income statement and balance sheet must be certified by the franchisee or Operating Principal as correct, complete, and prepared in accordance with GAAP.

In addition, the financial statements of Sequel Brands Holdings, LLC, which are included in the FDD, are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). The document references the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) and Accounting Standards Update (ASU) established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) as the source of authoritative GAAP.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.