Does Body20 use third-party site selection assistance software to evaluate proposed sites?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you identify a site in the Site Selection Area that is reasonably suited for the conduct of the Studio and is consistent with any site selection guidelines that we may provide, before entering into any lease or purchase agreement for the site, you must submit a site proposal package describing details about the proposed site and provide any other information that we reasonably require. We will review each site that you identify and determine whether to accept it using our proprietary site selection assistance criteria, which may include evaluations of the proposed site by third-party site selection assistance software. We will conduct such on-site evaluation as we consider necessary and appropriate as part of our evaluation. We are not required to complete our review within a certain period of time. In addition to certain demographic characteristics, we also consider the following factors in accepting a Studio location: site visibility, zoning, parking, competition, neighboring tenants, accessibility, population density, and adjusted gross income. While we will provide assistance and guidance, it is solely your responsibility to select a suitable site for the Studio. Our acceptance of a proposed site is not a
warranty or representation of any kind as to the potential success or profitability of your Studio. (Franchise Agreement - Section 4.1)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Body20 may use third-party site selection assistance software to evaluate potential locations for a new franchise. Before a franchisee signs any lease or purchase agreement, they must submit a site proposal package with details about the proposed site. Body20 will then review the site and decide whether to accept it.
Body20 uses its own site selection criteria, which may include evaluations from third-party software. In addition to demographic characteristics, Body20 also considers factors such as site visibility, zoning, parking, competition, neighboring tenants, accessibility, population density, and adjusted gross income. However, the FDD states that the franchisee is ultimately responsible for selecting a suitable site, and Body20's acceptance of a site does not guarantee the Studio's success or profitability.
Before a Body20 franchisee commits to purchasing or leasing a site, Body20 must approve the proposed lease or purchase agreement in writing. If the franchisee or an affiliate leases the site, they must arrange for the execution of a Lease Rider. The review of the Site Lease is for Body20's benefit only and does not replace a review by the franchisee's attorney. Body20 may also require the franchisee to engage an attorney to review the Site Lease or purchase agreement and provide documentation of that review.