What must a Degree Wellness franchisee do if Degree Wellness advises them of deficiencies in their franchise operation?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
10. DEGREE WELLNESS FRANCHISE OPERATING STANDARDS.
- 10.1 Condition and Appearance of the Franchise. You agree that:
- a. neither the Franchise nor the Premises will be used for any purpose other than the operation of the Franchise in compliance with this Agreement;
- b. you will maintain the condition and appearance of the Franchise; its equipment, furniture, furnishings, and signs; and the Premises in accordance with our standards and consistent with the image of a Degree Wellness Studio franchise as an efficiently operated business offering high quality services, and observing the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, efficient, courteous service and pleasant ambiance, and in that connection will take, without limitation, the following actions during the Term of this Agreement: (1) thorough cleaning, repainting and redecorating of the interior and exterior of the Premises at reasonable intervals; (2) interior and exterior repair of the Premises; and (3) repair or replacement of damaged, worn out or obsolete equipment, furniture, furnishings and signs;
- c. you will not make any material alterations to the Premises or the appearance of the Franchise, as originally developed, without our advance written approval. If you do so, we have the right, at our option and at your expense, to rectify alterations we have not previously approved;
- d. you will promptly replace or add new equipment when we reasonably specify in order to meet changing standards or new methods of service;
- e. on notice from us, you will engage in remodeling, expansion, redecorating and/or refurnishing of the Premises and the Franchise to reflect changes in the operations of Degree Wellness franchises that we prescribe and require of new franchisees, provided that (1) no material changes will be required unless there are at least 2 years remaining on the Initial Term or any renewal Term of this Agreement (all actual changes will be subject to our approval); and (2) we have completed the proposed change in at least twenty-five percent (25%) of all similarly situated Degree Wellness and affiliate-owned Degree Wellness Studios, if there are any, and have undertaken a plan to make the proposed change in the balance of such Degree Wellness and affiliate-owned Studios;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Degree Wellness Franchise Disclosure Document, Degree Wellness franchisees are expected to maintain their franchise according to Degree Wellness's standards. If Degree Wellness finds deficiencies, the franchisee must take certain actions to rectify the issues.
Specifically, franchisees must ensure that neither the franchise nor the premises are used for any purpose other than operating the franchise in compliance with the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees are responsible for maintaining the condition and appearance of the franchise, including its equipment, furniture, furnishings, and signs, according to Degree Wellness's standards. This includes maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, efficient service, and a pleasant ambiance. Franchisees must undertake actions such as thorough cleaning, repainting, redecorating, interior and exterior repairs, and repair or replacement of damaged or obsolete equipment.
Furthermore, franchisees cannot make any material alterations to the premises or the appearance of the franchise without Degree Wellness's advance written approval. If unapproved alterations are made, Degree Wellness has the right, at the franchisee's expense, to rectify those alterations. Franchisees must also promptly replace or add new equipment when Degree Wellness reasonably specifies to meet changing standards or new methods of service. Degree Wellness may also require franchisees to engage in remodeling, expansion, redecorating, or refurnishing of the premises to reflect changes in the operations of Degree Wellness franchises, provided certain conditions are met, including that there are at least two years remaining on the Initial Term or any renewal term of the agreement and that Degree Wellness has implemented the proposed change in at least 25% of similarly situated Degree Wellness and affiliate-owned studios.