What is a Body20 franchisee required to do if they want to modify the Membership Agreements or waivers?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will provide you with templates for Membership Agreements, certain other agreements and related waivers for use in your Studio.
You will be responsible for (i) modifying Membership Agreements and waivers to comply with Applicable Laws; and (ii) providing the appropriate agreements to customers.
You must obtain our written consent before you use a modified or different form of such agreements or waivers.
Our review of any agreement or waiver that you propose to use is limited to ensuring your compliance with our content requirements.
Our acceptance of a form of an agreement or waiver is not a warranty or representation of any kind as to the compliance of such agreement or waiver with Applicable Laws.
It is solely your responsibility to ensure that any agreements or waivers that you use in your Studio comply with Applicable Laws.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are provided with templates for Membership Agreements and waivers for use in their studio. While franchisees are responsible for modifying these agreements and waivers to comply with applicable laws, they must obtain Body20's written consent before using any modified or different form of these documents.
Body20's review of any proposed agreement or waiver is limited to ensuring compliance with their content requirements. The franchisor's acceptance of a form does not constitute a warranty or representation regarding its compliance with applicable laws. It remains the franchisee's sole responsibility to ensure that all agreements and waivers used in their studio adhere to these laws.
This requirement ensures that all Body20 franchises maintain a consistent brand image and adhere to the company's standards, while also placing the onus on the franchisee to ensure legal compliance within their specific jurisdiction. Prospective franchisees should factor in the potential costs and time associated with legal review and modification of these documents to meet local requirements.