What does Body20 have the right to require regarding plan approval from the franchisee?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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))
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Approval of Contractors.** You must provide us with written notice identifying your general contractor, and you must ensure that the contractor is duly licensed in your jurisdiction and adequately insured.
You may not begin construction until we have given you written approval of the plans and we have approved in writing your choice of general contractor.
We may require you to use only general contractors that we have pre-approved, provided that one is available in your Site Selection Area. (Franchise Agreement - Sections 4.4(c))
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, Body20 has specific rights regarding the approval of plans and contractors for the franchisee's studio. Body20 will provide prototype plans and specifications for the studio's design and layout. The franchisee is responsible for hiring designers, architects, and engineers to adapt these plans to the specific site. Body20 retains the right to review and approve these adapted plans before they are submitted for permitting.
Furthermore, Body20 has the right to require franchisees to obtain prior written approval before engaging any project managers, architects, engineers, or designers. The franchisee must also provide written notice identifying their general contractor, ensuring the contractor is duly licensed and adequately insured. Construction cannot begin until Body20 provides written approval of both the plans and the chosen general contractor.
Body20 may also require franchisees to use only pre-approved general contractors, provided one is available in the franchisee's site selection area. These stipulations ensure that the Body20 studio is built according to the franchisor's standards and specifications, maintaining brand consistency and quality control across all franchise locations. This also protects Body20 from liability due to faulty construction or code violations.