What is the Body20 franchisee's obligation if their Required Trainees fail to complete Initial Training?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ends the course. If, however, we elect, in our discretion to provide Initial Training to your Required Trainees at your Studio, you must pay us an additional training fee of up to $1,000 (currently, $500) per trainer per day.
If your Required Trainees are unable to successfully complete, in our sole discretion, Initial Training for any reason, your Required Trainees must repeat Initial Training or you must send replacement Required Trainees to complete Initial Training. Your Required Trainees must successfully complete Initial Training at least 30 days before the earlier of the actual opening date or the Opening Deadline (or by such earlier deadline that we specify). We will not refund any initial franchise fees paid by you.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the franchisee's Required Trainees (which include the franchisee or their Operating Principal and Designated Manager) are unable to successfully complete the Initial Training, Body20 requires that the Required Trainees repeat the training or the franchisee must send replacement Required Trainees to complete the Initial Training. The Required Trainees must successfully complete Initial Training at least 30 days before the earlier of the studio opening date or the Opening Deadline specified by Body20. The franchisee will not receive a refund of any initial franchise fees paid.
This requirement ensures that all Body20 franchisees and their managers are adequately trained before opening a studio. It also protects Body20's brand standards and operational consistency. The franchisee bears the responsibility and cost of ensuring their personnel complete the training, either by repeating the training or sending replacements.
Furthermore, the FDD states that failure of the Required Trainees to successfully complete the Initial Training to Body20's satisfaction at least 30 days before the studio opens or the Opening Deadline constitutes an Event of Default under the Franchise Agreement. This gives Body20 the right to terminate the agreement. This underscores the importance Body20 places on proper training and preparation before a franchisee begins operations.