Under what circumstances is the Body20 Rider to the Franchise Agreement used?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
RSON ACQUIRING ANY FRANCHISE TO WAIVE COMPLIANCE WITH ANY PROVISION OF THE ILLINOIS FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE ACT AT SECTION 705/41 OR ILLINOIS REGULATIONS AT SECTION 200.609.
- 5. ILLINOIS FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE ACT. The following is added as Section 16.10 of the Franchise Agreement:
- 16.10 Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. In conformance with Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation, or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of the Act or any other law of Illinois is void. However, that Section shall not prevent any person from entering into a settlement agreement or executing a general release regarding a potential or actual lawsuit filed under any provision of the Act,
nor shall it prevent the arbitration of any claim pursuant to the provisions of Title 9 of the United States Code.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has executed this Agreement under seal as of the Effective Date.
BODY20 FRANCHISOR LLC (IF ENTITY): [Name] Title: Date: (IF INDIVIDUALS): [Signature] [Print Name] [Signature] [Print Name] Date:
RIDER TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN MARYLAND
THIS RIDER (this "Rider") is made and entered into by and between BODY20 Franchisor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 4000 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 800, Newport Beach, California 92660 ("Franchisor"), and the person or entity identified on Appendix A as the franchisee ("Franchisee") with its principal place of business as set forth on Appendix A. In this Rider, "we," "us," and "our" refers to Franchisor. "You" and "your" refers to Franchisee.
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- BACKGROUND. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated __________________________, 20___ (the "Franchise Agreement"). This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This Rider is being signed because (a) you are domiciled in Maryland, and/or (b) the Studio that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in Maryland.
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- RELEASES. The following is added to the end of Sections 2.2(d) ("Successor Term"), 13.4(d) ("Control Transfer"), 13.5 ("Non-Control Transfers"), 13.6 ("Transfer To an Entity"), and 15.7(d) ("Closing") of the Franchise Agreement:
The general release required as a condition of renewal, sale and/or assignment/transfer will not apply to any liability arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
- GOVERNING LAW. The following sentence is added to the end of Section 16.1 ("Governing Law") of the Franchise Agreement:
Despite anything to the contrary stated above, and to the extent required by applicable law, Maryland law will apply to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
- CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The following is added to the end of Section 16.3(d) ("Excepted Disputes") of the Franchise Agreement:
However, subject to your arbitration obligations, nothing in this Section affects your right under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law to bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under that law.
- LIMITATION OF CLAIMS. The following sentence is added to the end of Section 16.8 ("Limitation of Claims") of the Franchise Agreement:
Any limitation of claims will not act to reduce the three-year statute of limitations afforded you for bringing a claim under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has executed this Agreement under seal as of the Effective Date.
BODY20 FRANCHISOR LLC (IF ENTITY): [Name] By: Name: Title: Date: (IF INDIVIDUALS): [Signature] [Print Name] [Signature] [Print Name] Date:
RIDER TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN MINNESOTA
THIS RIDER (this "Rider") is made and entered into by and between BODY20 Franchisor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 4000 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 800, Newport Beach, California 92660 ("Franchisor"), and the person or entity identified on Appendix A as the franchisee ("Franchisee") with its principal place of business as set forth on Appendix A. In this Rider, "we," "us," and "our" refers to Franchisor. "You" and "your" refers to Franchisee.
- BACKGROUND. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated, 20 (the "Franchise Agreement"). This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This Rider is being signed because (a) the Studio that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in Minnesota;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are several state-specific riders to the franchise agreement that are used based on the franchisee's location or activities. For example, there are specific riders for franchisees in Maryland, Illinois, North Dakota, and Rhode Island. These riders are annexed to and form part of the main Franchise Agreement.
The Rider to the Franchise Agreement for use in Maryland is signed because the franchisee is domiciled in Maryland, or the Body20 studio will be operated in Maryland. This rider modifies sections of the Franchise Agreement related to releases required for renewal, sale, or transfer, ensuring that the general release does not apply to liabilities arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
The Rider to the Franchise Agreement for use in Illinois is signed because any offering or sales activity related to the Development Agreement occurred in Illinois, the Body20 studios will be located in Illinois, or the franchisee is domiciled in Illinois. This rider includes a clause ensuring compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, preventing franchisees from waiving rights under the Act, while allowing for settlement agreements or arbitration.
The Rider to the Franchise Agreement for use in North Dakota addresses the waiver of jury trials, deleting Section 16.4 of the Franchise Agreement if required by the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law. The Rider to the Franchise Agreement for use in Rhode Island is used if the franchisee is domiciled in Rhode Island and the studio will be located there, or if any offering or sales activity related to the Franchise Agreement occurred in Rhode Island. This rider specifies that Rhode Island law will apply to claims arising under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act and adds language to Section 16.3(d) of the Franchise Agreement regarding consent to jurisdiction.