Under what conditions can a Body20 franchisee voluntarily suspend operation of the Studio without facing default?

According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can voluntarily suspend the operation of their studio without it automatically constituting an event of default under specific conditions. The franchise agreement states that if a franchisee suspends operations for three or more consecutive business days, during which they were required to be open, it is considered an event of default.

However, there is an exception to this rule. If Body20 determines, at its sole discretion, that the failure to operate was due to circumstances beyond the franchisee's control, the voluntary suspension will not be classified as an event of default. This determination is made by Body20, giving them the authority to assess the situation and decide whether the franchisee's reasons for suspending operations are justifiable.

In practical terms, this means a Body20 franchisee needs to obtain prior written consent from Body20 before voluntarily suspending operations. If unforeseen circumstances arise that force a temporary closure, the franchisee should immediately communicate with Body20 and provide detailed information explaining why the studio cannot operate. The franchisee bears the risk that Body20 might not consider the reasons sufficient to excuse the closure, potentially leading to a default under the franchise agreement.