Within what timeframe must a franchisee open their Body Brain Center to the public?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must open your Center to the public within two (2) years after the Effective Date.
We may, in our sole and absolute discretion, grant you an opening date extension period; provided however, that (i) you must request an extension at least 30 days before the expiration of the initial two-year opening period; and (ii) the extension period or periods shall under no circumstances exceed an additional two (2) year period.
You may not open your Center before: (i) at least one Owner successfully completes the initial training program; (ii) you purchase all required insurance; (iii) you obtain all required licenses, permits and other governmental approvals; and (iv) we provide our written approval of the construction, build-out and layout of your Center.
You must send us a written notice identifying your proposed opening date at least ten (10) days before opening.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–178)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must open their center to the public within two years of the Effective Date of the Franchise Agreement. The Effective Date is the date the Franchise Agreement is signed. This means that from the date the agreement is signed, the franchisee has a 24-month window to get their Body & Brain Center up and running.
However, Body Brain Center may grant an extension to this opening date, but this is at their sole discretion. To be considered for an extension, the franchisee must request it at least 30 days before the initial two-year opening period expires. Even if granted, the extension cannot exceed an additional two years. Therefore, the absolute maximum time a franchisee could have to open their center is four years from the Effective Date, but this is not guaranteed.
Furthermore, the franchisee cannot open their Body Brain Center until certain conditions are met. These include at least one owner successfully completing the initial training program, purchasing all required insurance, obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and governmental approvals, and receiving written approval from Body Brain Center regarding the construction, build-out, and layout of the center. The franchisee must also provide written notice of their proposed opening date to Body Brain Center at least ten days before opening.