Under what conditions does the addendum to the Body20 Franchise Agreement apply?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| modify | the | Franchise | Disclosure | Document, | the | Franchise | Agreement | dated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| , 20 by and between BODY20 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, and all | ||||||||
| related agreements regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. This Addendum | ||||||||
| applies if: (a) the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington; (b) the purchaser of the | ||||||||
| franchise is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of | ||||||||
| the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the Franchise Agreement applies under specific conditions related to the location and residency of the franchisee. Specifically, the addendum is applicable if the offer to sell a Body20 franchise is accepted in Washington, if the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or if the franchised business is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
This means that if a prospective franchisee lives in Washington, intends to open a Body20 studio in Washington, or accepts the franchise offer while in Washington, the terms of the addendum will be integrated into their Franchise Agreement. This ensures that the agreement reflects any specific legal requirements or protections afforded to franchisees under Washington state law.
Franchisees should carefully review the addendum to understand how it modifies the standard Franchise Agreement. It is important to note that franchise laws vary by state, and addenda like this are often used to ensure compliance with these differing regulations. Prospective Body20 franchisees should consult with a legal professional to fully understand the implications of the addendum and how it affects their rights and obligations under the Franchise Agreement.