What does Body20 state regarding promises, commitments, or side deals outside of the franchise agreement?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
uccess of any business contemplated by this Agreement or the profits that may be achieved; (iii) there are no promises, commitments, "side deals," options, rights of first refusal, or other rights or obligations in connection with this Agreement except as expressly provided for in this Agreement; and (iv) the terms and covenants in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary for us to maintain our high standards of quality and service, as well as the uniformity of those standards at each Studio, and to protect and preserve the goodwill of the Marks.
- (c) No Reliance on Contrary Representations. You have no knowledge of any representations made about the franchise opportunity by us, our affiliates, or any of our or their officers, directors, owners, or agents that are contrary to the statements made in our FDD or to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You are not relying on any representations or warranties, express or implied, furnished by us or our representatives other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement and the FDD.
- (d) Financial Performance Representations. Except as may be stated in the FDD, neither we, nor any of our affiliates, nor any of our or our affiliates' officers, agents,
employees, or representatives have made any representation to you, express or implied, as to the historical revenues, earnings, or profitability of any Studio or the anticipated revenues, earnings, or profitability of the business subject to the license or any other business operated by us, our licensees, our franchisees, or our affiliates. Any information you have acquired from other franchisees regarding their sales, profits or cash flows is not information obtained from us, and we make no representation about that information's accuracy
18.6 No Waiver or Disclaimer of Reliance in Certain States. The following provision applies only to franchisees and Studios that are subject to the state franchise disclosure laws in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin:
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by you in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by us, any franchise seller, or any other person acting on behalf of us. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, upon signing below, each of the undersigned has executed this Agreement under seal as of the Effective Date.
BODY20 FRANCHISOR LLC
APPENDIX A TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
FRANCHISEE-SPECIFIC TERMS
- 1. Effective Date:
- 2. Franchisee's Name:
- 3. Franchisee's State of Organization (if applicable):
- 4. Ownership of Franchisee (Recital C): If the franchisee is an Entity (as defined in the Agreement), the following persons constitute all of the owners of a legal and/or beneficial interest in the franchisee:
| Any extension | |
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| that we grant you (or your Affiliated Entity) will apply only to the Studios for which you (or your | |
| Affiliated Entity) obtained the extension and will not extend, delay, or otherwise impact any other | |
| deadline under the Development Schedule. |
- 5. Site Selection Area (Section 1.1):
- 6. Operating Principal (Section 1.4):
- 7. Designated Manager (Section 1.4):
- 8. Franchise Fee (Section 3.1):
- 9. Technology Fee as of the Effective Date (Section 3.4): $1,060 per month
- 10. Initial FF&E Payment (Section 3.5):
- 11. Presale Kit Payment (Section 3.6): $6,000, plus our actual shipping costs
- **12.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must acknowledge that they are not relying on any representations or warranties from Body20 or its representatives that are not expressly stated in the Franchise Agreement and the FDD. This means that any promises, commitments, or assurances made outside of these official documents should not be considered binding.
Body20 emphasizes that, except as stated in the FDD, neither Body20 nor its representatives have made any representations regarding the historical or anticipated financial performance of any Body20 studio. Any financial information acquired from other franchisees is not endorsed or guaranteed by Body20. This is a standard practice in franchising, as franchisors typically avoid making specific financial projections to potential franchisees, due to the numerous factors that can influence a studio's financial success.
However, the FDD includes a provision that applies specifically to franchisees and studios subject to franchise disclosure laws in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin. For these franchisees, no signed statement or acknowledgement can waive claims under applicable state franchise law, including claims related to fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Body20 or its representatives. This provision supersedes any other conflicting terms in any document related to the franchise agreement, offering additional protection to franchisees in these states.
Before signing the Franchise Agreement, prospective franchisees may be asked to complete a questionnaire to confirm their understanding of the agreement's terms and to verify that no unauthorized statements or promises have been made. However, this questionnaire does not apply if the franchise is subject to the state franchise disclosure laws in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin.