What are the exceptions to the mandatory attendance at Body Brain Center's national conferences?

According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at national conferences is generally mandatory for owners and managers. However, there are two specific exceptions to this requirement.

First, an owner or manager is not required to attend if they cannot attend due to circumstances beyond their control. This implies that unforeseen events such as illness or family emergencies could excuse their absence. The second exception is if Body Brain Center provides prior written consent that the owner or manager is not required to attend. This suggests that franchisees can request an exemption from attending, but the decision to grant the exemption lies solely with Body Brain Center.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand these exceptions, as attendance at national conferences could involve significant costs for travel, lodging, and registration fees. Franchisees should inquire about the process for requesting an exemption and the types of circumstances that Body Brain Center would consider as valid reasons for non-attendance. Understanding these policies can help franchisees plan and budget accordingly.

The FDD also mentions that Body Brain Center may charge a conference registration fee of $100 per day per person who attends the national conference, which is due as invoiced. Franchisees are also responsible for all food, lodging, and travel costs that their owners and managers incur while attending any training program, workshop, or conference.