What is a Body20 franchisee agreeing to when accepting the License?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) No Reliance on Contrary Representations.
You have no knowledge of any representations made about the franchise opportunity by us, our affiliates, or any of our or their officers, directors, owners, or agents that are contrary to the statements made in our FDD or to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
You are not relying on any representations or warranties, express or implied, furnished by us or our representatives other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement and the FDD.
- (d) Financial Performance Representations.
Except as may be stated in the FDD, neither we, nor any of our affiliates, nor any of our or our affiliates' officers, agents,
employees, or representatives have made any representation to you, express or implied, as to the historical revenues, earnings, or profitability of any Studio or the anticipated revenues, earnings, or profitability of the business subject to the license or any other business operated by us, our licensees, our franchisees, or our affiliates. Any information you have acquired from other franchisees regarding their sales, profits or cash flows is not information obtained from us, and we make no representation about that information's accuracy
18.6 No Waiver or Disclaimer of Reliance in Certain States. The following provision applies only to franchisees and Studios that are subject to the state franchise disclosure laws in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin:
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by you in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by us, any franchise seller, or any other person acting on behalf of us. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
[Signature page follows]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, upon signing below, each of the undersigned has executed this Agreement under seal as of the Effective Date.
BODY20 FRANCHISOR LLC
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, when a franchisee signs the franchise agreement, they are confirming several key aspects of their understanding and relationship with Body20. Specifically, the franchisee acknowledges that they are not relying on any representations about the franchise opportunity that contradict the information provided in the FDD or the franchise agreement itself. This means that any promises or assurances made by Body20 representatives outside of these official documents are not binding. This clause is intended to protect Body20 from claims based on verbal or informal representations.
Furthermore, the franchisee is attesting that they have not received any guarantees or predictions regarding the potential financial performance of the Body20 studio, unless such projections are explicitly stated in the FDD. Any information about sales, profits, or cash flow obtained from other franchisees is not endorsed or validated by Body20, and the company makes no claims about its accuracy. This reinforces the importance of relying solely on the FDD and conducting independent research when evaluating the financial viability of the franchise.
However, the FDD includes a caveat for franchisees in certain states (California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin). In these states, the franchisee cannot waive claims under state franchise law, including claims of fraud, nor can they disclaim reliance on statements made by Body20 or its representatives. This provision ensures that franchisees in these states retain certain legal protections, regardless of any agreements to the contrary. The agreement also includes appendices that cover franchisee-specific terms, marks, payment and performance guarantee, and a lease rider.