What software is a Body Brain Center franchisee required to use under the SSA agreement?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP | ||
|---|---|---|
| PROVISION | SUMMARY | |
| a. Length of the | Section 4.1 | Term is equal to 5 years. |
| franchise term | ||
| SSA: Section 1.1 | Term is 1 month and automatically continues for 1 month periods until either party terminates. | |
| b. Renewal or extension of the term | Section 4.1 & 4.2 | If you are in good standing, you can enter into successor franchise agreements. You can choose either 3 or 5 year renewal terms (your maximum total term is 15 years regardless of whether you choose 3 or 5 year renewal terms). |
| SSA: Section 1.1 | The term automatically renews on a month-to-month basis until either party terminates. | |
| c. Requirements for you to renew or extend | Section 4.2 | You must: not be in default; give us timely notice; sign our then current form of franchise agreement and related documents; sign a general release; pay the renewal fee (which is the same regardless of whether you select a 3 or 5 year renewal term); and remodel or upgrade your Center to comply with our then-current standards and specifications. If you renew, you may be required to sign a contract with materially different terms and conditions than the original contract. |
| Not Applicable | The contract imposes no requirements in order to renew. | |
| d. Termination by you | Section 20.1 | You can terminate at any time prior to attending the initial training program by providing written notice. You may also terminate if we fail to cure a material default or if you and we mutually agree to terminate. |
| SSA: Section 1.2 | You can terminate only if BBYHC fails to cure a default or if you and BBYHC mutually agree to terminate. Either party can terminate upon 30 days’ notice but you are required by the Franchise Agreement to use the BRMNet software. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL**, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, **AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 34–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to use specific software as part of the Software Service Agreement (SSA). The FDD indicates that the franchisee is required to use the BRMNet software.
This requirement has implications for the franchisee's ability to terminate the SSA. While either party can terminate the SSA with 30 days' notice, the franchisee is obligated to use the BRMNet software under the Franchise Agreement. This suggests that even if the franchisee terminates the SSA, they may still be required to utilize the BRMNet software as part of their broader obligations to Body Brain Center.
It is important for a prospective Body Brain Center franchisee to understand the terms and conditions of both the Franchise Agreement and the Software Service Agreement, particularly regarding software usage and termination rights. Further clarification should be sought from the franchisor regarding the ongoing requirement to use the BRMNet software even if the SSA is terminated.