Where will the Degree Wellness franchisee operate the franchise?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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EXHIBIT 4 TO THE DEGREE WELLNESS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT LEASE RIDER
DEGREE WELLNESS FRANCHISE, LLC
LEASE ADDENDUM
| State | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| California | Pending |
| Illinois | Pending |
| Indiana | Pending |
| Maryland | Pending |
| Michigan | Pending |
| Minnesota | Pending |
| New York | Pending |
| North Dakota | Pending |
| Rhode Island | Pending |
| South Dakota | Pending |
| Virginia | Pending |
| Washington | Pending |
| Wisconsin | Pending |
BACKGROUND
- A. Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC, or its affiliates, and their successors or assigns ("Franchisor") franchises the operation of a studio, (each "Degree Wellness Studio" or "Studio") featuring innovative self-care solutions that leverage heat, cold, light and advanced nutrients to enhance physical and mental health, and offers related products and merchandise under the name Degree Wellness and/or other trademarks, service marks, logos, and other indicia of origin prescribed by Franchisor (collectively, the "Proprietary Marks").
- B. Franchisee has acquired the right and has undertaken the obligation to develop and operate a Degree Wellness Studio pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain franchise agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor ("Franchise Agreement").
- C. Under the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisor has the right to approve the site for the Studio; and if the Studio premises will be occupied pursuant to a commercial lease, Franchisor has prescribed certain lease terms and has the right to condition its approval of a proposed site on inclusion of the prescribed lease terms.
- D. Franchisee desires, and has requested Franchisor's approval, to develop and operate one Degree Wellness Studio at the premises ("Premises") identified in the attached lease ("Lease").
- E. Landlord desires to lease to Franchisee the Premises for purposes of developing and operating one Degree Wellness Studio.
- F. The parties desire to modify and amend the Lease in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein for purposes of obtaining Franchisor's approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the mutual undertakings and commitments of each party set forth herein, agree as follows:
- During the term of the Franchise Agreement, the Premises will be used only for the operation of the Studio.
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- Landlord consents to Franchisee's use of such Proprietary Marks and signs, interior and exterior décor, furnishings, fixtures, items, color schemes, plans, specifications, and related components of Degree Wellness System (as defined in the Franchise Agreement and as Franchisor may prescribe for the Studio).
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- Landlord agrees to furnish Franchisor with copies of any and all letters and notices sent to Franchisee pertaining to the Lease and the Premises at the same time that such letters and notices are sent to Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee will operate the Degree Wellness Studio at a specific location, referred to as the "Premises," which is identified in the attached lease. The franchisor, Degree Wellness Franchise, LLC, has the right to approve the site for the studio and can prescribe specific lease terms that must be included in the commercial lease agreement.
The franchisee is obligated to use the Premises only for the operation of the Degree Wellness Studio during the term of the Franchise Agreement. The franchisee must also maintain the condition and appearance of the franchise, including its equipment, furniture, furnishings, signs, and the Premises, according to Degree Wellness's standards. Any material alterations to the Premises or the appearance of the franchise require the franchisor's advance written approval.
Degree Wellness also specifies that the landlord consents to the franchisee's use of Degree Wellness's proprietary marks and signs, interior and exterior décor, furnishings, fixtures, items, color schemes, plans, and specifications. This ensures that the studio aligns with the overall brand image and standards set by Degree Wellness. The franchisor retains control over the location and appearance of the Degree Wellness Studio to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations.