Where can I find the definition of 'Online Payment Program' within the Body Brain Center FDD?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 9.5 Online Payment Program.
We have implemented a program pursuant to which we will allow existing, new, or potential customers to pay for Introductory Class sessions, Trial Class sessions, Group Classes, and Private Classes through our website or a third-party website (the "Online Payment Program").
You agree to participate in the Online Payment Program.
By participating, you agree that: (i) we will list your Center on our website or a third-party website as a Body and Brain Center that is participating in the Online Payment Program; (ii) we will allow existing, new, or potential customers of your Center to purchase Introductory Class sessions (introductory one-on-one sessions), Trial Class sessions (introductory group classes), Group Classes, or Private Classes through our website or a thirdparty website by electronic payment; and (iii) we may offer a discount for online payment, provided that the minimum required payment will be equal to or exceed 50% of our then-current suggested retail pricing for Introductory Class sessions, Trial Class sessions, Group Classes, or Private Classes, as applicable.
The electronic payments made by customers through the Online Payment Program (referred to as "Online Payment Proceeds") attributable to purchases of Introductory Class sessions, Trial Class sessions, Group Classes, and Private Classes at your Center will be included in your reporting of Program Sales.
All Online Payment Proceeds collected by us pertaining to your Center will be paid to you.
We will notify you of all online payment transactions on our website pertaining to your Center in a timely manner.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–178)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of the 'Online Payment Program' can be found in Section 9.5. This program allows existing, new, or potential customers to pay for various classes, including Introductory, Trial, Group, and Private Classes, through the Body Brain Center website or a third-party website.
As a franchisee, participation in the Online Payment Program is mandatory. By participating, the franchisee agrees to have their center listed on the website, allowing customers to purchase classes electronically. Discounts may be offered for online payments, but the minimum payment must be at least 50% of the suggested retail price for the respective class type.
The electronic payments, referred to as 'Online Payment Proceeds,' are included in the franchisee's report of Program Sales. All Online Payment Proceeds collected by the franchisor pertaining to the franchisee's center will be paid to the franchisee, and the franchisee will be notified of all online payment transactions related to their center in a timely manner.