Is Body20 a supplier with whom franchisees are required to do business?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
at you offer, you must immediately discontinue offering the Session or modify the Session in accordance with our instructions.
Currently, we require you to purchase from us or our affiliates (i) the Initial FF&E Package, (ii) the Presale Kit, (iii) the Initial Retail Inventory Kit, (iv) certain ongoing equipment purchases, and (v) replacement inventory and sales materials and accessories. We reserve the right to designate us or our affiliates as approved or required suppliers of other goods or services in the future.
Currently, we require you to purchase from suppliers or service providers that we have designated or approved (i) certain other equipment and supplies, (ii) interior graphics and exterior signage, (iii) the Technology System, (iv) music licenses, and (v) payment processing services. We may require you to purchase other goods or services from approved or designated supplies or services providers in the future.
When you develop and construct your Studio, 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.
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, franchisees are, in certain instances, required to do business with Body20 or its affiliates. Body20 mandates that franchisees purchase specific items directly from them or their affiliates, including the Initial FF&E Package, the Presale Kit, the Initial Retail Inventory Kit, certain ongoing equipment purchases, and replacement inventory, sales materials, and accessories. Body20 also retains the right to designate themselves or their affiliates as the approved or required suppliers for other goods or services in the future.
Furthermore, Body20 requires franchisees to purchase certain other equipment and supplies, interior graphics and exterior signage, the Technology System, music licenses, and payment processing services from suppliers or service providers that Body20 has designated or approved. This means that while franchisees may not always purchase directly from Body20 for these items, they are restricted to using suppliers that Body20 has vetted and approved.
The FDD also states that one of Sequel Brands' officers owns an interest in Body20 and its affiliates, and Body20 is a supplier with whom franchisees are required to do business. This arrangement could create a potential conflict of interest, as Body20 may benefit financially from the purchases franchisees are required to make. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these requirements and the potential financial implications before investing in a Body20 franchise.