Is there a geographic limit to where Body Brain Center national conferences can be held?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (7) We may hold periodic national conferences.
These conferences are mandatory, unless an Owner or manager cannot attend due to circumstances beyond his or her control.
We may also waive the attendance requirement in our sole discretion.
We may charge you the national conference fee for each person who attends.
These conferences will likely be held in Arizona or New York, although we can select any location within the continental United States.
In addition to the fee, you are responsible for all food, lodging and travel costs that you incur in attending a national conference.
We may also conduct national conferences by telephone or a web-based conference.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, national conferences, which are generally mandatory, will likely be held in Arizona or New York. However, Body Brain Center retains the discretion to select any location within the continental United States for these conferences.
Franchisees are responsible for all food, lodging, and travel costs associated with attending these national conferences, in addition to a national conference fee of up to $100 per day per person. Body Brain Center may also conduct these conferences via telephone or web-based platforms, potentially reducing travel costs for franchisees.
While attendance is typically mandatory, Body Brain Center may waive the attendance requirement at its discretion, or if an owner or manager cannot attend due to circumstances beyond their control. This flexibility could be beneficial for franchisees facing logistical or financial constraints. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in the potential costs of attending these conferences, both in terms of fees and travel-related expenses, when evaluating the overall investment required for a Body Brain Center franchise.