What does participation in the Body Brain Center Online Payment Program entail?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have implemented a program pursuant to which we will allow existing, new, or potential customers to pay for Introductory Class sessions, Trial Class sessions, Group Classes, and Private Classes through our website or a third-party website (the "Online Payment Program").
You agree to participate in the Online Payment Program.
By participating, you agree that: (i) we will list your Center on our website or a third-party website as a Body and Brain Center that is participating in the Online Payment Program; (ii) we will allow existing, new, or potential customers of your Center to purchase Introductory Class sessions (introductory one-on-one sessions), Trial Class sessions (introductory group classes), Group Classes, or Private Classes through our website or a thirdparty website by electronic payment; and (iii) we may offer a discount for online payment, provided that the minimum required payment will be equal to or exceed 50% of our then-current suggested retail pricing for Introductory Class sessions, Trial Class sessions, Group Classes, or Private Classes, as applicable.
The electronic payments made by customers through the Online Payment Program (referred to as "Online Payment Proceeds") attributable to purchases of Introductory Class sessions, Trial Class sessions, Group Classes, and Private Classes at your Center will be included in your reporting of Program Sales.
All Online Payment Proceeds collected by us pertaining to your Center will be paid to you.
We will notify you of all online payment transactions on our website pertaining to your Center in a timely manner.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–178)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to participate in the Online Payment Program. This program allows customers to pay for Introductory Class sessions, Trial Class sessions, Group Classes, and Private Classes through the Body Brain Center website or a third-party website.
By participating in the Online Payment Program, Body Brain Center franchisees agree to have their center listed on the website as a participant. This allows existing, new, and potential customers to purchase class sessions electronically. Body Brain Center may offer discounts for online payments, but the minimum payment must be at least 50% of the suggested retail price for the applicable class session.
The electronic payments made through the Online Payment Program are included in the franchisee's reported Program Sales. Body Brain Center will collect all online payment proceeds related to the franchisee's center and then pay those proceeds to the franchisee. Franchisees will receive timely notifications of all online payment transactions pertaining to their center.