How many additional successor terms can a Body20 franchisee obtain?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Length of the franchise term | Sections 2.1 and 2.3 | Begins on the effective date of your Franchise Agreement and continues for 10 years from the date you open your Studio for business. If you continue operating after expiration, we may treat the term as extended on a month-to month basis until either we or you deliver notice ending that extension, in which case that interim period will terminate 30 days after the other party's receipt of the notice to terminate the interim period. |
| b. | Renewal or extension of the term | Section 2.2 | If you meet the conditions, you may obtain two additional consecutive successor terms of five years each. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 56–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee who meets the specified conditions can obtain two additional consecutive successor terms. Each of these successor terms is five years in length, providing an opportunity for franchisees to extend their business operations beyond the initial term.
To be eligible for these renewal terms, the franchisee must notify Body20 of their intent to renew within a specific timeframe—at least six months but no more than 12 months before the current term expires. Additionally, the franchisee and their owners must sign and return the successor franchise agreement, owner's guaranty, and any other required ancillary agreements. These agreements may contain terms and conditions that differ significantly from the original franchise agreement, so careful review is essential.
Further requirements include refurbishing or renovating the Body20 studio to meet the franchisor's then-current specifications, securing the right to continue operating at the current site for the duration of the successor term, and ensuring full compliance with the franchise agreement and all related agreements. The franchisee must also ensure that all required personnel, such as the Operating Principal and Designated Manager, complete Body20's then-current training requirements. Moreover, the franchisee needs to pay Body20 the successor fee to finalize the renewal.
Meeting all these conditions ensures that a Body20 franchisee can potentially operate their franchise for the initial term plus two additional five-year terms, offering long-term business continuity if all obligations are consistently met.