How much notice is required to terminate a month-to-month extension of a Body20 franchise?
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. |
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, if a franchisee continues to operate their studio after the initial 10-year franchise term expires, the agreement may be extended on a month-to-month basis. To terminate this month-to-month extension, either Body20 or the franchisee must deliver a notice to the other party. The termination then becomes effective 30 days after the other party receives the notice.
This means that a Body20 franchisee operating under a month-to-month extension has the flexibility to end the agreement with only 30 days' notice, allowing them to exit the franchise relatively quickly if desired. Conversely, Body20 also has the right to terminate the agreement with the same 30 days' notice, which could impact a franchisee's ability to continue operating their studio.
It is important for prospective Body20 franchisees to understand the conditions under which a franchise can transition to a month-to-month extension and the implications of the 30-day termination notice. This short notice period provides both the franchisee and Body20 with a degree of flexibility but also introduces a level of uncertainty regarding the long-term operation of the studio after the initial franchise term.