What is the time limit for assigning a Body Brain Center franchise by the estate after the franchisee's death?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| PROVISION | SUMMARY | |
|---|---|---|
| p. Your death or | Section 19.4 | Within 6 months, franchise must be assigned by estate to an |
| disability | assignee in compliance with conditions for other transfers. |
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, if a franchisee dies, their estate has a limited time to assign the franchise to a new owner. Specifically, the estate must assign the Body Brain Center franchise within 6 months of the franchisee's death.
This assignment is not automatic; the estate must find an assignee who meets Body Brain Center's qualifications for a new franchisee. This includes the assignee successfully completing the initial training program and obtaining all necessary licenses and permits. The assignee will also be required to sign a new franchise agreement for the remaining term of the original agreement.
Furthermore, the original franchisee must have been in compliance with their Franchise Agreement at the time of death for the transfer to be approved. The estate will also need to assign the lease (if applicable), pay the transfer fee, and sign a general release and subordination agreement. Body Brain Center also retains the right to first refusal, meaning they can match any offer made by a potential assignee to purchase the business.
This provision ensures that Body Brain Center maintains control over who operates its franchises, even in the event of a franchisee's death, while also providing a limited window for the estate to realize some value from the franchise.