When is a Body Brain Center franchisee required to pay a transfer fee?
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- (10) The transfer fee is only paid if you transfer or sell your franchise. We will not charge you the transfer fee if you transfer the franchise to an entity that you control. The transferee must also pay us $10,000 for each new Owner and manager that we
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body Brain Center Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to pay a transfer fee only if they transfer or sell their franchise. The transfer fee covers Body Brain Center's costs incurred as part of the transfer, up to a maximum of $3,000. This fee is due before the transfer is completed.
However, Body Brain Center will not charge a transfer fee if the franchise is transferred to an entity that the franchisee controls. This provides some flexibility for franchisees who may want to restructure their business ownership without incurring additional costs.
It's important to note that the transferee (the person or entity buying the franchise) must also pay Body Brain Center $10,000 for each new owner and manager that requires training. This is in addition to the transfer fee and ensures that new personnel are properly trained to meet Body Brain Center's standards.