What must a Body20 franchisee do with copies of Proprietary Information on their computer systems upon termination?

According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee or its owners have copies of Proprietary Information, proprietary software, and/or Other Materials on their computer systems, email accounts, or other digital storage systems or services, they must immediately erase these copies upon termination of the Franchise Agreement. This requirement ensures that Body20's confidential business information remains protected even after the franchise relationship ends.

This provision is a standard practice in franchising to safeguard the franchisor's intellectual property and trade secrets. By requiring franchisees to erase digital copies of Proprietary Information, Body20 aims to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of its valuable assets. The franchisee must comply with this requirement to avoid potential legal repercussions and to uphold the integrity of the Body20 system.

In addition to erasing digital copies, the franchisee must also return all hard copies and electronic copies (capable of being returned) of the Proprietary Information, including manuals and customer information, and materials bearing the Body20 marks. They must also return all other manuals, records, files, instructions, correspondence, and other materials relating to the operation of the studio. This comprehensive approach ensures that all forms of Proprietary Information are either returned to Body20 or destroyed, minimizing the risk of misuse after termination.