Under the Body20 Initial Franchise Agreement, what are franchisees required to do regarding indemnification?

According to the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard franchise agreement may contain provisions requiring franchisees to indemnify, reimburse, defend, or hold harmless Body20 or other related parties. However, if a franchisee is operating in Minnesota, Washington, or Rhode Island, these provisions are modified.

Specifically, the Minnesota and Washington riders modify such provisions to limit the franchisee's obligations. In Minnesota, the franchisee is not obligated to indemnify, reimburse, defend, or hold harmless Body20 or any other indemnified party for losses or liabilities resulting from the indemnified party's negligence, willful misconduct, strict liability, or fraud. Similarly, the Washington rider modifies the franchise agreement, ensuring the franchisee is not obligated to indemnify, reimburse, defend, or hold harmless Body20 or any other indemnified party for losses or liabilities caused by the indemnified party's negligence, willful misconduct, strict liability, or fraud.

For franchisees in Rhode Island, the FDD states that Rhode Island law will apply to claims arising under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act, potentially affecting the interpretation and enforcement of indemnification clauses. Therefore, prospective Body20 franchisees should carefully review the franchise agreement and any state-specific riders, paying close attention to the indemnification provisions and how they are modified by state law to understand their obligations and potential liabilities.