What is the penalty for a required attendee's unexcused absence from a Body20 event?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hat are redeemed by customers at your Studio, but we are not obligated to do so and the amount of such reimbursement, if any, may be less than the standard price you charge for such Sessions, products, or services.
(iii) Studio Reciprocity. You must adhere to our policies and procedures related to Member reciprocity amongst (a) other Studios and/or (b) studios operated as part of the franchise systems in connection with the other brands owned and/or licensed by us or our Affiliates.
- (b) Conferences and Events. You, your Operating Principal, your Designated Managers, or any of your representatives that we designate must attend franchise conventions, meetings, product shows or demonstrations, and teleconferences ("Events") that we may require periodically in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. We, in our sole discretion, will designate the time and place of any Events, which may be held in-person or remotely via teleconference or web seminar. We will be responsible for arranging Events and providing meeting materials. You are responsible for arranging and paying for travel and living expenses that you and/or your representatives incur. We may require
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at franchise conventions, meetings, product shows or demonstrations, and teleconferences ("Events") may be required for the franchisee, their Operating Principal, Designated Managers, or designated representatives. These events can be in-person or remote, with Body20 responsible for arrangements and materials. Franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses.
The FDD states that Body20 may require a reasonable registration fee, not exceeding $1,000 per attendee, for these events. Should a required attendee fail to attend, regardless of the reason, the franchisee must pay Body20 the registration fee that the absent attendee would have incurred, plus an additional $500 for each unexcused absence.
However, this penalty can be waived if Body20 has excused the attendee in writing, at their sole discretion. This means that franchisees need to ensure required attendees are present at these events or obtain written permission for their absence to avoid incurring these fees.