Where can I find information about site selection for a Body20 franchise?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
your business activities under this Agreement. In addition, as part of the Royalty Fee, Brand Fund Fee, Training Fee, Technology Fee, or any other fees that we charge, you will pay to us the amount of any taxes imposed on us
or our Affiliates (and any taxes imposed on us or our Affiliates as a result of such imposition) by federal, state, or local taxing authorities as a result of our receipt of any such fees, not including any tax measured on our income.
Section 4 Site Selection, Development, and Opening of Studio
- 4.1 Site Selection. If you identify a site in the Site Selection Area on your own that is reasonably suited for the conduct of the Studio and is consistent with any site selection guidelines that we may provide, before entering into any lease or purchase agreement for the site, you must submit a site proposal package describing details about the proposed site and provide any other information that we reasonably require. We will review each site that we, our designated broker, or you identify and determine whether to accept it using our proprietary site selection assistance criteria. You acknowledge that we may refuse to accept a proposed site for any reason. If we accept the proposed site and you obtain it, we will insert a description of the specific location on Schedule 1 to Appendix A. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT OUR ACCEPTANCE OR PROPOSAL OF A PROPOSED SITE IS NOT A WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND AS TO THE POTENTIAL SUCCESS OR PROFITABILITY OF YOUR STUDIO. WHILE WE MAY PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE, IT IS SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SELECT A SUITABLE SITE FOR THE STUDIO. The address listed on Schedule 1, if completed and signed by us, will be the "Site" referred to in this Agreement. A site is not accepted until you have received our acceptance in writing, as indicated by our delivery of the completed and signed Schedule 1.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 4.1 of the Franchise Agreement outlines the site selection process. If a franchisee identifies a location within their designated Site Selection Area that is suitable for a Body20 studio and aligns with Body20's site selection guidelines, they must submit a site proposal package. This package should include details about the proposed site and any other information Body20 reasonably requires. Body20 will then review the proposed site using its proprietary site selection assistance criteria and decide whether to accept it. Body20 retains the right to refuse any proposed site for any reason.
If Body20 accepts the site, the specific location will be documented on Schedule 1 to Appendix A of the Franchise Agreement. However, Body20 emphasizes that its acceptance of a proposed site does not constitute a warranty or representation regarding the potential success or profitability of the Body20 studio. While Body20 may offer assistance and guidance, the franchisee ultimately bears the responsibility for selecting a suitable site. The location listed on Schedule 1, once completed and signed by Body20, officially becomes the "Site" as defined in the Franchise Agreement. A site is only considered accepted after the franchisee receives written acceptance from Body20, confirmed by their delivery of the completed and signed Schedule 1.
Furthermore, Section 4.3 states that before a franchisee makes any binding commitment to purchase, lease, or sublease a site, Body20 must provide written acceptance of the location and approve the proposed lease or purchase agreement, including any letter of intent between the franchisee and the third-party seller or lessor. This ensures that Body20 maintains control over site selection and can protect its brand standards and operational requirements.