What is the Body20 franchisee required to do to ensure their general contractor is acceptable?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must provide us with written notice identifying your general contractor, and you must ensure that the contractor is duly licensed in your jurisdiction and adequately insured.
You may not begin construction until we have given you written approval of the plans and we have approved in writing your choice of general contractor.
We may require you to use only general contractors that we have pre-approved, provided that one is available in your Site Selection Area. (Franchise Agreement - Sections 4.4(c))
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must provide written notice to Body20 identifying their general contractor. The franchisee must also ensure that the general contractor is duly licensed in their jurisdiction and adequately insured. Construction cannot begin until Body20 has given written approval of the franchisee's construction plans and choice of general contractor.
Body20 retains the right to require franchisees to use only pre-approved general contractors, provided that one is available in the franchisee's Site Selection Area. This means that Body20 can mandate the use of specific contractors they have already vetted and approved, potentially streamlining the construction process but also limiting the franchisee's choice.
These requirements ensure that the construction of the Body20 studio meets the franchisor's standards and complies with local regulations. It also protects Body20 from potential liability arising from the use of unqualified or uninsured contractors. Prospective franchisees should confirm whether there are pre-approved contractors in their area and understand the implications of being required to use them.