Does Body20 require franchisees to implement any employment-related policies or procedures?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
you must treat customers who purchase Deals in the same manner as any other customer and must not limit their access to your Studio or Sessions. We may, in our sole discretion, pay to you all, or a portion of, any revenue that we receive that is directly related to Deals that 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 you to pay us a reasonable registration fee for you and each of your representatives, which will not exceed $1,000 per attendee. If you or any of your representatives fail to attend any Events that we require you and/or they to attend, regardless of the reason for the absence, you must pay us the registration fee that each absent required attendee would have incurred plus $500 for each absent required attendee, unless we have previously excused them in writing in our sole discretion.
- (c) Franchisee Advisory Council. We may establish an advisory council of franchisees ("Franchisee Advisory Council") using a form and process set forth in the Ma
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's policies and procedures related to member reciprocity. This reciprocity applies amongst other Body20 studios and studios operated as part of franchise systems connected with other brands owned or licensed by Body20 or its affiliates.
Furthermore, Body20 franchisees, their operating principal, designated managers, or any designated representatives must attend franchise conventions, meetings, product shows or demonstrations, and teleconferences that Body20 may require periodically in the manuals or in writing. These events may be held in-person or remotely. Franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses for themselves and their representatives. Body20 may charge a registration fee, not exceeding $1,000 per attendee. Failure to attend required events results in a fee equal to the registration fee plus $500 for each absent attendee, unless excused in writing by Body20.
Body20 may also establish a Franchisee Advisory Council, as detailed in the manuals, to advise on various issues and strategies. Franchisees must participate in all council-related activities and meetings and pay any dues related to the administration of the Franchisee Advisory Council. These policies and procedures are part of the System Standards set out in Body20's operations manuals and in writing.