What happens if a Body20 franchisee is unable to immediately appoint and train a Designated Manager?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If your Designated Manager ceases to be employed by you at the Studio, you must hire a new Designated Manager, and have
them successfully complete Initial Training, within 30 days after your former Designated Manager's employment at the Studio ends. If you are unable to immediately appoint and train a Designated Manager, we may, in our sole discretion, provide a Designated Manager to work at your Studio temporarily until a new Designated Manager is appointed and trained. In such instances you will pay to us the Management Fee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee is unable to immediately appoint and train a new Designated Manager after the previous one leaves, Body20 has the option to provide a temporary Designated Manager to work at the studio.
In this situation, the franchisee is responsible for paying Body20 a Management Fee for the duration that the temporary manager is in place. This fee is compensation for Body20 providing the managerial services to maintain operations at the studio.
This policy ensures that the Body20 studio can continue operating under proper management even if the franchisee experiences staffing challenges. It also places the financial burden of this temporary solution on the franchisee, incentivizing them to find and train a permanent Designated Manager as quickly as possible. Franchisees should clarify the amount of the Management Fee with Body20.