What fee might a Body Brain Center franchisee be charged for each person attending a national conference?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | Up to $100 per day per | As invoiced | See Note 7. |
| Conference Fee 1 | person |
- (7) We may hold periodic national conferences.
These conferences are mandatory, unless an Owner or manager cannot attend due to circumstances beyond his or her control.
We may also waive the attendance requirement in our sole discretion.
We may charge you the national conference fee for each person who attends.
These conferences will likely be held in Arizona or New York, although we can select any location within the continental United States.
In addition to the fee, you are responsible for all food, lodging and travel costs that you incur in attending a national conference.
We may also conduct national conferences by telephone or a web-based conference.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be charged a national conference fee for each person who attends a mandatory national conference. The FDD specifies that these conferences are mandatory unless attendance is impossible due to circumstances beyond the owner or manager's control, or if Body Brain Center waives the requirement at their discretion. While the conferences will likely be held in Arizona or New York, Body Brain Center can select any location within the continental United States. In addition to the conference fee, franchisees are responsible for covering all food, lodging, and travel costs incurred while attending. Body Brain Center may also conduct these conferences via telephone or web-based platforms.
The specific amount of the national conference fee is detailed in the table outlining other fees. Body Brain Center can charge up to $100 per day per person for the national conference fee. This fee is due as invoiced by Body Brain Center.
Prospective franchisees should note that attendance at these national conferences is generally mandatory, representing a potentially significant recurring expense when factoring in the fee itself plus travel and accommodation costs. It would be prudent for a prospective franchisee to inquire about the typical duration and frequency of these conferences to accurately estimate the associated costs.