What representations and acknowledgements are covered in Section 18 of the Body20 Franchise Agreement?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Section 10 (Proprietary Information), Section 16 (Dispute Resolution and Governing Law), Section 17 (Miscellaneous), and Section 18 (Your Representations and Acknowledgements) of the Initial Franchise Agreement are incorporated by reference in this Agreement and will govern all aspects of our relationship and the construction of this Agreement as if fully restated within the text of this Agreement.
SECTION 18 | YOUR REPRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 48 | 18.1 | Truth of Information | 48 | 18.2 | Due Authority | | 18.3 | Terrorist Acts | | 18.4 | Timely Receipt and Review of Agreement and Disclosure Document | 49 | 18.5 | Acknowledgements in Certain States | | 18.6 | No Waiver or Disclaimer of Reliance in Certain States | 50
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 18 of the Initial Franchise Agreement, titled "Your Representations and Acknowledgements," is incorporated by reference into the Development Agreement. This means the representations and acknowledgements made by the franchisee in Section 18 are considered part of the overall agreement between Body20 and the franchisee.
Specifically, Section 18 covers several key areas. It confirms that the information provided by the franchisee is truthful and accurate. It also addresses that the franchisee has the due authority to enter into the agreement. Furthermore, it includes acknowledgements related to terrorist acts and confirms the franchisee's timely receipt and review of both the agreement and the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Additionally, Section 18 includes provisions regarding acknowledgements and waivers, or disclaimers of reliance, specifically for franchisees in certain states. These states include California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. For franchisees in these states, no statement or acknowledgement can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by Body20 or its representatives. This provision takes precedence over any other conflicting terms in the franchise agreement.