What is the Body Brain Center's right of first refusal based on?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| PROVISION | SUMMARY | |
|---|---|---|
| n. Our right of first refusal to acquire your business | Section 19.5 | We have the right to match any bona fide, arms-length offer for your business. |
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, Body Brain Center has the right to match any legitimate offer a franchisee receives to buy their business. This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, allowing the franchisor to maintain control over who enters the system.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they decide to sell their Body Brain Center franchise, they cannot simply accept any offer. Instead, they must first present the offer to Body Brain Center, giving the company the option to purchase the franchise on the same terms. This right of first refusal ensures that Body Brain Center can vet potential new franchisees and maintain brand standards.
If Body Brain Center chooses to exercise its right of first refusal, the franchisee is obligated to sell the business to Body Brain Center under the terms of the offer. If Body Brain Center declines to exercise this right, the franchisee is then free to proceed with the sale to the original potential buyer. Franchisees should carefully consider this when planning their exit strategy, as it could potentially delay or complicate the sale of their franchise.