Does Body Brain Center need to approve a manager?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you purchase more franchises than you have Owners, you must hire at least one (1) individual manager to assume responsibility for the daily supervision and operation of any Body & Brain Center that is not managed by an Owner.
We may also allow you to hire a manager to assist an Owner with the management of your Center as long as the Owner remains actively involved with the operation of the Center.
A manager may only manage one (1) Body & Brain Center.
Each manager must: (i) be approved by us (we may require that the manager visit our headquarters for an interview); (ii) successfully complete the initial training program (and you must pay us the fee for the initial training); and (iii) sign a Brand Protection Agreement before attending training.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–178)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee purchases more franchises than they have owners to manage them, they must hire a manager for each center not managed by an owner. Body Brain Center must approve each manager. As part of the approval process, Body Brain Center may require the manager to visit their headquarters for an interview.
In addition to approval by Body Brain Center, each manager must successfully complete the initial training program. The franchisee is responsible for paying the initial training fee for each manager. The manager must also sign a Brand Protection Agreement before attending training.
These requirements ensure that all Body & Brain Centers are operated according to the franchisor's standards, even when managed by someone other than the franchisee. This protects the brand's reputation and consistency across all locations. Franchisees should factor in the time and cost associated with manager approval, training, and associated fees when planning their business operations.