What happens to the Body Brain Center franchise if the franchisee becomes disabled?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| PROVISION | SUMMARY | |
|---|---|---|
| p. Your death or | Section 19.4 | Within 6 months, franchise must be assigned by estate to an |
| disability | assignee in compliance with conditions for other transfers. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL**, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, **AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 34–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body Brain Center Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event of a franchisee's disability, the franchise must be assigned by the franchisee's estate to a qualified assignee within six months. This assignee must meet all the standard conditions for franchise transfers as outlined in the franchise agreement.
This means that if a Body Brain Center franchisee becomes disabled, their estate has a limited time frame to find a suitable buyer who is approved by Body Brain Center. The potential buyer must meet the franchisor's qualifications, complete the initial training program (and pay the associated fee), and obtain all necessary licenses and permits. Additionally, the buyer will need to sign a new franchise agreement for the remaining term of the original agreement.
Furthermore, the franchisee's estate must ensure compliance with the existing Franchise Agreement, assign the lease (if applicable), pay the transfer fee to Body Brain Center, and sign a general release and subordination agreement. Body Brain Center also retains the right of first refusal, meaning they can match any legitimate offer made for the franchise. This process ensures that the Body Brain Center franchise continues to operate under qualified management even in the event of a franchisee's disability, while also protecting the franchisor's interests and brand standards.