Must any Sessions that a Body20 franchisee or their fitness coaches develop be consistent with Body20's System Standards?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must conduct all Sessions in accordance with the System. You must offer at the Studio any Sessions that we deem to be mandatory. Any Sessions that you or your fitness coaches develop must be consistent with the System Standards that we specify from time to time. If we disapprove of any Sessions that you offer, you must immediately discontinue offering the Session or modify the Session in accordance with our instructions.
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, any fitness sessions developed by a franchisee or their coaches must align with the System Standards specified by Body20. This means that while franchisees may have some flexibility to create their own sessions, they must adhere to the standards set by the franchisor.
Body20 requires franchisees to conduct all sessions in accordance with the System and to offer any sessions deemed mandatory by Body20. If a franchisee offers a session that Body20 disapproves of, the franchisee must immediately stop offering the session or modify it according to Body20's instructions. This ensures consistency across all Body20 studios and maintains the brand's standards for quality and service.
This requirement ensures that all Body20 locations provide a consistent experience and adhere to the brand's established methods. For a prospective franchisee, this means they must be willing to follow Body20's guidelines and obtain approval for any new session ideas. While franchisees can innovate, they must do so within the framework provided by Body20 to maintain uniformity and quality control.