If a Body20 franchise is operated partly in Washington, does the Washington Addendum apply?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| modify | the | Franchise | Disclosure | Document, | the | Franchise | Agreement | dated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| , 20 by and between BODY20 LLC, a Delaware limited | ||||||||
| liability company with its principal place of business at 4000 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 800, Newport | ||||||||
| Beach, California 92660 ("Franchisor"), and the person or entity identified on Appendix A as the | ||||||||
| franchisee ("Franchisee") with its principal place of business as set forth on Appendix A, and all | ||||||||
| related agreements regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. This Addendum | ||||||||
| applies if: (a) the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington; (b) the purchaser of the | ||||||||
| franchise is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of | ||||||||
| the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum applies if the franchised business is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington. This means that if a Body20 franchise operates any part of its business within Washington state, the additional disclosures and modifications outlined in the Washington Addendum become relevant to the franchise agreement.
For a prospective Body20 franchisee, this is an important consideration. It means that even if the franchisee's primary location is outside of Washington, any business activities conducted within the state's borders will trigger the applicability of Washington's franchise laws and the specific stipulations in the Washington Addendum. This could include marketing efforts targeting Washington residents, providing services to clients in Washington, or any other operational aspect that extends into the state.
The Washington Addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement to comply with Washington state law. Franchisees need to be aware of these modifications to ensure they are operating in compliance. This includes understanding any additional disclosures, specific rights afforded to franchisees under Washington law, and any alterations to the standard terms of the franchise agreement.
Therefore, any Body20 franchisee considering operating even a portion of their business in Washington must carefully review the Washington Addendum to fully understand their obligations and rights under the franchise agreement as it applies in that state.