Who is responsible for adapting Body20's standard plans for the specific site?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Plans.** We will make available to you a set of prototype plans and specifications (not for construction) for the Studio and for the exterior and interior design and layout.
You will engage designers, architects, and engineers to adapt for the Site our standard plans and specifications for the exterior and interior design and layout, fixtures, furnishings, signs, Trade Dress, and equipment for the Studio.
We will review the plans developed by your contractors, which we must approve prior to their submission to permitting.
We have the right to require you to obtain our prior written approval of any project managers, architects, engineers, or designers that you would like to use before you engage them. (Franchise Agreement - Section 4.4(a))
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for adapting the standard plans and specifications to fit the specific site of their studio. Body20 will provide prototype plans and specifications, but it is up to the franchisee to engage designers, architects, and engineers to adapt these plans for the exterior and interior design, layout, fixtures, furnishings, signs, trade dress, and equipment.
This means that prospective Body20 franchisees will need to budget for the costs associated with hiring these professionals. It also implies that the franchisee will manage the adaptation process, coordinating with the designers, architects, and engineers to ensure the plans meet Body20's standards and local regulations. Body20 retains the right to review and approve these adapted plans before submission for permitting, giving them oversight over the final design.
Furthermore, Body20 has the right to approve the project managers, architects, engineers, or designers that the franchisee intends to use. This ensures that the professionals involved meet Body20's standards and can properly execute the adaptation of the prototype plans. The franchisee must also provide written notice of their chosen general contractor, ensuring they are licensed and adequately insured, and receive Body20's approval before construction can begin. This requirement could limit the franchisee's choice of contractors, potentially impacting costs and timelines.