How often, at most, can Body20 require a franchisee to refurbish and renovate their studio?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon our written request, but not more than once every five years, you must refurbish and renovate the Studio at your expense to conform the decor, Trade Dress, color schemes, signage, and presentation of the Marks to our then-current image and design. Such renovations may include, as we deem necessary, remodeling, redecoration, and other modifications to existing improvements and updating or replacing any Operating Assets. You acknowledge that this obligation could result in your making extensive structural changes to, and significantly remodeling and renovating, the Studio, and/or in your spending substantial amounts for new Operating Assets, and you agree to incur, without limitation, any capital expenditures required in order to comply with this obligation and our requirements (even if those expenditures cannot be amortized over the remaining Term). Within 60 days after receiving written notice from us, you must have plans prepared according to the System Standards we prescribe and, if we require, using architects and contractors we approve, and you must submit those plans to us for our approval. You must complete all work according to the plans we approve within the time period that we reasonably specify.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Body20 can require franchisees to refurbish and renovate their studios, at the franchisee's expense, no more than once every five years. These renovations are to ensure that the studio conforms to Body20's current image and design standards, including decor, trade dress, color schemes, and signage.
The renovations may include remodeling, redecoration, modifications to existing improvements, and updating or replacing operating assets. The FDD emphasizes that these renovations could potentially involve extensive structural changes and significant remodeling, which may require substantial capital expenditures from the franchisee.
The franchisee is obligated to prepare plans according to Body20's system standards within 60 days of receiving written notice, potentially using architects and contractors approved by Body20. All work must be completed within a timeframe reasonably specified by Body20 after the plans are approved. This ensures Body20 maintains brand consistency across all franchise locations.