Does Body20 need to approve the plans developed by the franchisee's contractors?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will engage designers, architects, and engineers to adapt for the Site our standard plans and specifications for the exterior and interior design and layout, fixtures, furnishings, signs, Trade Dress, and equipment for the Studio.
We will review the plans developed by your contractors, which we must approve prior to their submission to permitting.
We have the right to require you to obtain our prior written approval of any project managers, architects, engineers, or designers that you would like to use before you engage them. (Franchise Agreement - Section 4.4(a))
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Approval of Contractors.** You must provide us with written notice identifying your general contractor, and you must ensure that the contractor is duly licensed in your jurisdiction and adequately insured.
You may not begin construction until we have given you written approval of the plans and we have approved in writing your choice of general contractor.
We may require you to use only general contractors that we have pre-approved, provided that one is available in your Site Selection Area. (Franchise Agreement - Sections 4.4(c))
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Body20 franchisees must have the plans developed by their contractors approved by Body20 before submitting them for permitting. Specifically, franchisees will engage designers, architects, and engineers to adapt Body20's standard plans and specifications for the exterior and interior design and layout, fixtures, furnishings, signs, trade dress, and equipment for the studio.
Body20 also retains the right to require franchisees to obtain prior written approval of any project managers, architects, engineers, or designers they intend to use before engaging them. Furthermore, franchisees must provide written notice identifying their general contractor and ensure the contractor is duly licensed and adequately insured. Construction cannot begin until Body20 provides written approval of both the plans and the franchisee's choice of general contractor.
Body20 may also require franchisees to use only pre-approved general contractors, provided one is available in the site selection area. This level of oversight ensures that each Body20 studio adheres to the brand's standards and specifications, maintaining consistency across all locations. This requirement is typical in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to protect brand standards and ensure quality control.