Can Body20 waive the requirement for a Lease Rider in writing?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Before you or an Affiliate make a binding commitment to purchase, lease, or sublease a site, we must accept the location in writing and approve in writing the proposed lease or purchase agreement or any letter of intent between you and the third-party seller or lessor.
If you or your Affiliate leases the Site, unless we waive the requirement in writing, you must arrange for the execution of the Lease Rider in the form of Appendix D (the "Lease Rider") by you and your landlord in connection with any lease or sublease for your Site ("Site Lease") and any other provisions that we may reasonably require.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is generally required to arrange for the execution of a Lease Rider with their landlord in connection with any lease or sublease for their site. However, Body20 may waive this requirement, but only if they do so in writing. This waiver would need to be obtained before making a binding commitment to purchase, lease, or sublease a site.
This provision protects Body20 by ensuring that the lease terms are favorable to them and align with their brand standards. The Lease Rider typically addresses issues such as the use of the premises, installation of trademarks and service marks, and the franchisor's right to enter the premises under certain conditions. By retaining the right to waive the Lease Rider requirement, Body20 maintains flexibility in situations where the standard terms may not be necessary or appropriate.
For a prospective Body20 franchisee, this means that securing a suitable location and negotiating favorable lease terms are critical steps in the process. While the Lease Rider provides a framework for these negotiations, franchisees should be prepared to work with Body20 to ensure that the lease terms meet their requirements. Obtaining a written waiver of the Lease Rider requirement could simplify the leasing process in certain circumstances, but it is ultimately at Body20's discretion.