If Body20 establishes a Franchisee Advisory Council, must franchisees participate in council-related activities?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) Franchisee Advisory Council. We may establish an advisory council of franchisees ("Franchisee Advisory Council") using a form and process set forth in the Manuals to advise us on various issues and strategies. The Franchisee Advisory Council will have an advisory role but no operational or decision-making power. We may change the structure and process of the Franchisee Advisory Council or dissolve the Franchisee Advisory Council at any time. If we establish a Franchisee Advisory Council, you must participate in all council-related activities and meetings and must pay any dues related to the administration of the Franchisee Advisory Council.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Body20 establishes a Franchisee Advisory Council, franchisees must participate in all council-related activities and meetings. Franchisees are also responsible for paying any dues related to the administration of the Franchisee Advisory Council.
The Franchisee Advisory Council will serve in an advisory role, without any operational or decision-making power. Body20 retains the right to change the structure and process of the Franchisee Advisory Council or dissolve it at any time.
This requirement to participate and pay dues could represent a significant obligation for franchisees. While the council is only advisory, active participation may require a time commitment. The obligation to pay dues adds a further financial burden, the amount of which is not specified in the FDD. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the expected time commitment and the amount of dues associated with the Franchisee Advisory Council to fully understand the implications of this requirement.