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What do the security deposit estimates for utilities for a Body20 studio depend on?

Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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ITEM 7 ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT

YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT

Low High Method of To Whom Payment
Type of Expenditure (1) Estimate Estimate Payment When Due When you sign Franchise Is Made
Franchise Fee (2) $65,000 $65,000 Lump sum Agreement Prior to your initial Required Trainees' Initial Us
Initial Training Fee (3) $2,500 $2,500 Lump sum Training Prior to opening your Studio and as Us
Initial FF&E Package (4) $8,485 $24,656 Lump sum we specify Prior to opening your Studio and as Us
Presale Kit (5) $6,000 $9,000 Lump sum we specify Prior to opening your Us
Initial Retail Inventory Kit Studio and as
(6) $6,000 $9,000 Lump sum we specify Us
Travel and Related Airlines, hotels, and
Expenses During Initial
Training (7) $1,000 $6,000 As incurred As incurred restaurants
Security Deposits for Landlord, utility
Utilities (8) $500 $3,400 As incurred As incurred company
Rent and Security
Deposit (9) $8,000 $16,000 As incurred As incurred Landlord
Net Leasehold Third-party vendors
Improvements (10) $111,000 $148,000 As incurred As incurred
Signage (11) $8,000 $20,000 As incurred As incurred Third-party vendors
Supplies and
Accessories (12) $500 $1,500 As incurred As incurred Third-party vendors
Technology System (13)
$3,800 $7,500 As incurred As incurred Third-party vendors
Technology-Related Us and third-party
Fees (14) $4,977 $4,977 Lump sum Monthly vendors
Business Licenses (15) $1,000 $5,000 As incurred As incurred Government agencies Attorneys, bankers,
Professional Fees (16) $4,500 $15,000 As incurred As incurred accountants, and other professionals
Insurance Deposit and Prior to Insurance agent or
Initial Premiums (17) $4,000 $6,000 As incurred opening carrier Third party vendors,
Grand Opening us, and/or our
Marketing (18) $15,000 $25,000 As incurred As incurred affiliates
Type of Expenditure (1) Low High Method of When Due To Whom Payment
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Estimate Estimate Payment Is Made
Coach Onboarding Fees $9,300 As Incurred As incurred Us, airlines, hotels, and restaurants
and Related Costs (19) $250
Additional Funds, 3 $50,000 As incurred As incurred Employees, utilities, suppliers, us, and other third parties,
months (

Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for security deposits for utilities ranges from $500 to $3,400. These costs are influenced by the studio's location and the specific terms of the lease agreement. This means that a Body20 franchisee can expect to pay a variable amount for utility deposits depending on where their studio is situated and what the local utility companies require as a deposit. These deposits are typically paid to the landlord or the utility company.

For a prospective Body20 franchisee, this implies that budgeting for initial utility deposits requires careful consideration of the location and lease terms. Locations in areas with higher utility rates or stricter deposit requirements may necessitate a larger initial investment. It is important to research local utility deposit norms and negotiate lease terms that could potentially mitigate these costs.

The FDD's Item 7 table provides a general estimate, but franchisees should conduct thorough local research to determine the actual deposit amounts required in their specific area. Understanding these variables is crucial for accurate financial planning and managing initial startup costs.

Low High Method of To Whom Payment
Type of Expenditure (1) Estimate Estimate Payment When Due When you sign Franchise Is Made
Franchise Fee (2) $65,000 $65,000 Lump sum Agreement Prior to your initial Required Trainees' Initial Us
Initial Training Fee (3) $2,500 $2,500 Lump sum Training Prior to opening your Studio and as Us
Initial FF&E Package (4) $8,485 $24,656 Lump sum we specify Prior to opening your Studio and as Us
Presale Kit (5) $6,000 $9,000 Lump sum we specify Prior to opening your Us
Initial Retail Inventory Kit Studio and as
(6) $6,000 $9,000 Lump sum we specify Us
Travel and Related Airlines, hotels, and
Expenses During Initial
Training (7) $1,000 $6,000 As incurred As incurred restaurants
Security Deposits for Landlord, utility
Utilities (8) $500 $3,400 As incurred As incurred company
Rent and Security
Deposit (9) $8,000 $16,000 As incurred As incurred Landlord
Net Leasehold Third-party vendors
Improvements (10) $111,000 $148,000 As incurred As incurred
Signage (11) $8,000 $20,000 As incurred As incurred Third-party vendors
Supplies and
Accessories (12) $500 $1,500 As incurred As incurred Third-party vendors
Technology System (13)
$3,800 $7,500 As incurred As incurred Third-party vendors
Technology-Related Us and third-party
Fees (14) $4,977 $4,977 Lump sum Monthly vendors
Business Licenses (15) $1,000 $5,000 As incurred As incurred Government agencies Attorneys, bankers,
Professional Fees (16) $4,500 $15,000 As incurred As incurred accountants, and other professionals
Insurance Deposit and Prior to Insurance agent or
Initial Premiums (17) $4,000 $6,000 As incurred opening carrier Third party vendors,
Grand Opening us, and/or our
Marketing (18) $15,000 $25,000 As incurred As incurred affiliates
Type of Expenditure (1) Low High Method of When Due To Whom Payment
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Estimate Estimate Payment Is Made
Coach Onboarding Fees $9,300 As Incurred As incurred Us, airlines, hotels, and restaurants
and Related Costs (19) $250
Additional Funds, 3 $50,000 As incurred As incurred Employees, utilities, suppliers, us, and other third parties,
months (20) $15,000
$15,000 $50,000 As incurred etc.
TOTAL (21) $265,512 $427,833
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.