Are the Operating Principal and Designated Manager of a Body20 franchise required to complete additional training to obtain a Successor Term?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Initial Term and Successor Terms are referred collectively in this Agreement as the "Term." You may only exercise this right to obtain a Successor Term if:
- (e) You complete, and have your Operating Principal and Designated Manager complete, all of our then-current training requirements, including any additional training that we may require;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, to be eligible for a Successor Term, the Operating Principal and Designated Manager must complete all of Body20's then-current training requirements, including any additional training that Body20 may require. This condition is one of several that must be met to secure the right to continue operating the franchise for a Successor Term.
Other conditions include providing written notice of intent to obtain a successor license within a specified timeframe, executing successor agreements that may contain materially different terms, refurbishing the studio to meet current image standards, and executing a general release of claims against Body20. Additionally, franchisees must ensure compliance with all related agreements, including timely payment of all dues and adherence to system standards.
This requirement ensures that the franchisee's key personnel are up-to-date with Body20's current practices and standards, which may evolve over time. For a prospective franchisee, this means budgeting for potential training costs and committing to ongoing professional development for themselves and their staff. The Successor Agreements may include higher rates of Royalty Fees and Brand Fund Fees and other fees and charges and a modified Territory.