Where can I find information about online marketing for my Body Brain Center?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
or acquired after the modification may contribute to the advertising fund utilizing the modified amount or timing. Except as stated in this Section, we have no obligation to expend our own funds or resources for any Advertising Campaign.
- 9.2 Marketing Assistance From Us. We will provide you with a standardized marketing plan for your Business. The marketing plan will be included in the Manual. We may create and make available to you advertising and other marketing materials at no additional charge. We may make these materials available over the Internet (in which case you must arrange for printing the materials and paying all printing costs). Alternatively, we may enter into relationships with third party suppliers who will create the advertising or marketing materials for your purchase. We will provide reasonable marketing consulting, guidance and support throughout the Term on an as needed basis.
9.3 Your Marketing Activities
- (a) Generally. Although you are encouraged to engage in local advertising, you are not required to spend any minimum amount on local advertising to promote your Business. However, you must participate at your own expense in all advertising, promotional and marketing programs that we require. All advertisements and promotions that you create or use must be completely factual and conform to the highest standards of ethical advertising and comply with all federal, state and local laws. You must ensure that your advertisements and promotional materials do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any person.
- (b) Approval of Advertising. We must approve all advertising and promotional materials that were not prepared or previously approved by us before you use them (including materials that we prepare or approve and you modify). We will be deemed to have approved the materials if we fail to issue our disapproval within five (5) business days after receipt. You may not use any advertising or promotional materials that we have disapproved (including materials that we previously approved).
- (c) Online Advertising. You are not allowed to develop or maintain your own website. We will list your information on our website. You are permitted to engage in online advertising as long as we approve the content of the advertisement and means of communication in advance pursuant to Section 9.3(b). You also may advertise through approved social media accounts. At all times you must comply with any social media policy that we develop.
- (d) Coupon Deals and Discount Programs. You agree to participate in all coupon deals that we specify, such as Groupon. You agree that we may enter into agreements with these companies on behalf of you and other franchisees and we have the right to collect the funds generated through the program and distribute them to franchisees based on where the services are redeemed. You also agree to participate in all discount and referral programs that we specify, such as Beneplace. In these arrangements, a third
party refers potential customers to franchisees and the customers receive a discounted rate.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–178)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body Brain Center FDD, franchisees can find information regarding marketing assistance in Section 9.2, Section 6.4, and Section 6.5. Body & Brain Center will provide a standardized marketing plan included in the Manual. They may also create and provide advertising and marketing materials at no additional charge, potentially accessible online, with the franchisee responsible for printing costs. Alternatively, Body & Brain Center may partner with third-party suppliers for franchisees to purchase marketing materials. Franchisees can also expect reasonable marketing consulting, guidance, and support throughout the term.
Body & Brain Center also maintains a corporate website for franchisees, including business information deemed appropriate by the franchisor. Additionally, an intranet is established to provide operational support. However, Body & Brain Center retains the right to modify or discontinue the website and intranet at its discretion.
Furthermore, Body & Brain Center has implemented an Online Payment Program where customers can pay for classes through their website or a third-party website. Franchisees agree to participate in this program, allowing their center to be listed on the website and enabling customers to purchase classes online. Online Payment Proceeds will be included in the franchisee's Program Sales reporting, and all proceeds collected by Body & Brain Center pertaining to the franchisee's center will be paid to the franchisee. Franchisees will be notified of all online payment transactions related to their center in a timely manner.