If I exercise my option to convert to a Body Brain Center franchise, what fee is waived?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nd validly existing under the laws of the state of its formation or incorporation.
13. FEES
- 13.1 Initial Franchise Fee. You agree to pay us an initial franchise fee (the "Initial Franchise Fee") at the time you submit to us the site that you propose for your Business. The Initial Franchise Fee is $10,000, except that the Intial Franchise Fee for an additional Body & Brain Center shall be $9,000 if (i) you are an existing franchisee under, and in full compliance with, an existing franchise agreement for a Body & Brain Center franchise, (ii) you and we agree to enter into a new franchise agreement for the additional Body & Brain Center; and (iii) the new franchise agreement is entered into before the termination or expiration of the existing franchise agreement. The Initial Franchise Fee shall be fully earned by us and non-refundable once this Agreement has been signed.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–178)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body & Brain Center Franchise Disclosure Document, a Body & Brain home-based franchisee who converts to a standard Body & Brain Center franchise and satisfies all conditions, including paying the conversion fee, will have the initial franchise fee waived.
The initial franchise fee is typically $10,000, but is reduced to $9,000 for existing franchisees acquiring an additional Body & Brain Center under specific conditions. The waiver of the initial franchise fee is a notable benefit for home-based franchisees looking to expand to a full-scale center, as it reduces the upfront investment required.
It is important to note that the waiver is conditional. The franchisee must meet all requirements for exercising the conversion option, including paying the applicable conversion fee, as outlined in the franchise agreement for the Body & Brain home-based franchise. Prospective franchisees should carefully review their existing franchise agreement to understand these conditions and ensure they are met to qualify for the fee waiver.