Does Body20 reserve the right to designate themselves or their affiliates as approved or required suppliers of other goods or services in the future, beyond what is currently required?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Currently, we require you to purchase from us or our affiliates (i) the Initial FF&E Package, (ii) the Presale Kit, (iii) the Initial Retail Inventory Kit, (iv) certain ongoing equipment purchases, and (v) replacement inventory and sales materials and accessories. We reserve the right to designate us or our affiliates as approved or required suppliers of other goods or services in the future.
Currently, we require you to purchase from suppliers or service providers that we have designated or approved (i) certain other equipment and supplies, (ii) interior graphics and exterior signage, (iii) the Technology System, (iv) music licenses, and (v) payment processing services. We may require you to purchase other goods or services from approved or designated supplies or services providers in the future.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 32–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Body20 does reserve the right to designate themselves or their affiliates as approved or required suppliers of other goods or services in the future. Currently, franchisees are required to purchase specific items from Body20 or its affiliates, including the Initial FF&E Package, the Presale Kit, the Initial Retail Inventory Kit, certain ongoing equipment purchases, and replacement inventory and sales materials and accessories.
Body20 also requires franchisees to purchase certain other equipment and supplies, interior graphics and exterior signage, the Technology System, music licenses, and payment processing services from suppliers or service providers that Body20 has designated or approved. This means that Body20 has the authority to mandate where franchisees obtain essential resources for their business.
Furthermore, Body20 maintains the right to change these requirements in the future, potentially impacting a franchisee's operational costs and vendor relationships. The FDD states that Body20 may require franchisees to purchase other goods or services from approved or designated suppliers or service providers in the future. This gives Body20 considerable control over the supply chain and product offerings within the franchise system, allowing them to adapt requirements as they see fit. Franchisees need to stay informed of any changes to the Manuals, specifications, or standards, as Body20 will notify them of these changes in writing, potentially transmitted electronically.