What is the Body20 franchisee responsible for regarding the adaptation of standard plans?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Plans.** We will make available to you a set of prototype plans and specifications (not for construction) for the Studio and for the exterior and interior design and layout.
You will engage designers, architects, and engineers to adapt for the Site our standard plans and specifications for the exterior and interior design and layout, fixtures, furnishings, signs, Trade Dress, and equipment for the Studio.
We will review the plans developed by your contractors, which we must approve prior to their submission to permitting.
We have the right to require you to obtain our prior written approval of any project managers, architects, engineers, or designers that you would like to use before you engage them. (Franchise Agreement - Section 4.4(a))
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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, Body20 will provide prototype plans and specifications for the studio's exterior and interior design and layout. However, the franchisee is responsible for adapting these standard plans to the specific site of their Body20 studio. This involves engaging designers, architects, and engineers to modify the plans and specifications to suit the location.
Specifically, the franchisee must adapt the standard plans for the exterior and interior design and layout, fixtures, furnishings, signs, trade dress, and equipment for the studio. These adapted plans developed by the franchisee's contractors must be submitted to Body20 for review and approval before being submitted for permitting.
Body20 also retains the right to approve the franchisee's choices of project managers, architects, engineers, or designers before they are hired. This ensures that the professionals involved in adapting the plans meet Body20's standards. The franchisee is also responsible for ensuring their general contractor is licensed and adequately insured and must provide Body20 with written notice identifying their general contractor. Construction cannot begin until Body20 provides written approval of both the plans and the chosen general contractor.