What must a Body20 franchisee do if a studio is destroyed or damaged?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If a Studio is destroyed or damaged by any cause beyond your control such that it may no longer continue to be open for the operation of business, you must immediately give us notice of such destruction or damage ("Destruction Event").
You must diligently work to repair and restore the Studio to our approved plans and specifications as soon as possible at the same location or at a substitute site accepted by us within the Development Area.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Body20 studio is destroyed or damaged by any cause beyond the franchisee's control, preventing it from continuing business operations, the franchisee must immediately notify Body20 of the destruction or damage, which is termed a "Destruction Event".
Following this notification, the franchisee is obligated to diligently work to repair and restore the studio. This restoration must adhere to Body20's approved plans and specifications. The restoration should occur as quickly as possible, either at the original location or at an alternative site within the Development Area that is acceptable to Body20.
This requirement ensures that the Body20 brand maintains its presence and operational standards, even in the face of unforeseen circumstances. It also places the onus on the franchisee to take swift action to mitigate any disruption to the business and uphold the brand's reputation.