What are the acceptable methods for sending notices and communications under the Degree Wellness Franchise Agreement?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
his Agreement, and any such written modifications shall be attached hereto.
18. HEADINGS.
The headings set forth herein are for the purpose of convenient reference only, and shall have no bearing whatsoever on the interpretation of this Agreement.
19. NOTICES.
Any and all notices or other matters required or permitted by this Agreement to be served on, given to or deliver to a party shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly serviced, given or delivered when personally delivered to such party, or in lieu of such personal service, when deposited in the United States mail, certified, postage prepaid, or by electronic transmission followed by mail delivery, addressed to such person as follows:
If to Staffer: [FRANCHISEE ADDRESS]
Attention: [FRANCHISEE NAME]
If to Group: 7901 4th St N, Ste 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Attention: WELLNESS PROVIDER THERAPIES, P.A.
Any party hereto may change its address for the purpose of receiving notices, demands and other communications as herein provided by a written notice given in the manner aforesaid to the other parties hereto.
20. NON-WAIVER.
The waiver by either party of any breach of any term, covenant or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 63–66)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any notices or communications required or permitted under the Franchise Agreement must be in writing. The acceptable methods for delivering these notices include personal delivery, deposit in the United States mail (certified, postage prepaid), or by electronic transmission followed by mail delivery.
For notices sent to the franchisee (referred to as "Staffer" in the document), the address specified is the franchisee's address, with attention to the franchisee's name. For notices sent to the franchisor (referred to as "Group"), the address is 7901 4th St N, Ste 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, with attention to WELLNESS PROVIDER THERAPIES, P.A.
The document also states that any party can change their address for receiving notices by providing written notice of the new address to the other parties involved, using the methods described in the agreement. This ensures that all parties remain informed and can maintain effective communication throughout the term of the agreement.
Furthermore, the FDD specifies when a notice is considered delivered depending on the method used. Notices sent via US Mail are deemed delivered on the third business day after deposit. Notices sent by overnight courier are considered delivered on the next business day. For notices sent by facsimile, delivery is considered on the same business day if sent before the close of business of the recipient, or the next business day if sent after the close of business.