Is a franchisee allowed to operate a Body Brain Center from a residence?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must purchase or lease the premises from which you will operate your Business. A Body & Brain Center typically ranges in size from 600 to 1,500 square feet. Your Center must have one or more training rooms and a lobby of at least 100 square feet. Before opening your Business, we must approve the location, build-out and design of your Center. In reviewing a proposed location, we will consider factors including parking, size, traffic patterns, general location, existence and location of competitive businesses (including Dahn Yoga Centers), lease terms, demographics and general character of the neighborhood and various economic indicators. Your Center may not be located in a residence.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE**, ADVERTISING, **COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 20–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not permitted to operate a Body & Brain Center from a residence. The FDD specifies that the location must be approved by the franchisor before opening.
The document outlines specific requirements for the physical space of a Body & Brain Center. It states that a typical center ranges from 600 to 1,500 square feet and must include one or more training rooms and a lobby of at least 100 square feet.
Before opening, Body Brain Center must approve the location, build-out, and design of the center, considering factors such as parking, size, traffic patterns, the presence of competitors, lease terms, demographics, and the general character of the neighborhood. This approval process ensures that each location meets the brand's standards and has the potential for success.