What is the 'Premises' defined as in the Body Brain Center agreement?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| A. On , the Tenant/Franchisee | and the Franchisor entered a Body & Brain | Franchise |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement"). Under the | Franchise Agreement, the Franchisor | granted the |
| Tenant/Franchisee the right, and the Tenant/Franchisee | undertook the duty, to operate a Body & Brain | franchised |
| business (the "Franchised Business") at the Premises | (defined below). | |
| B. Simultaneously with entering this Agreement, | the Landlord and the Tenant/Franchisee are | entering a |
| lease agreement (the "Lease"). Under the Lease, the | Tenant/Franchisee leases the premises described | in Exhibit |
| "A" | ||
| (the | ||
| "Premises"). |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–178)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body Brain Center Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Premises' refers to the physical location where the franchisee will operate the Body & Brain franchised business. Specifically, it is the location that the Tenant/Franchisee leases as described in Exhibit A of the lease agreement. This definition is part of the Lease Addendum, which is an attachment to the Franchise Agreement.
For a prospective Body Brain Center franchisee, understanding the definition of 'Premises' is crucial because it identifies the physical space from which they will conduct their business. The franchisor must approve this site, and it must meet the franchisor's minimum site selection criteria. The franchisee is responsible for locating and securing the premises, subject to Body Brain Center's approval.
Furthermore, if leasing, the franchisee must try to get the landlord to sign the Lease Addendum. If the landlord refuses to sign, Body Brain Center has the right to disapprove the lease, potentially requiring the franchisee to find a new location. After securing the premises, the franchisee is responsible for constructing and equipping it according to the specifications in the Body Brain Center manual. The layout of the center must also be approved before opening, ensuring it aligns with the brand's standards.