Will Degree Wellness indemnify franchisees against damages arising from the use of their Marks?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Indemnify you against damages for which you are held liable in any proceeding arising out of your use of our Marks in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and reimburse you for costs you incur in defending against any such claim (Franchise Agreement – Section 7.5).
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 32–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Degree Wellness will indemnify franchisees against damages for which they are held liable in any proceeding arising out of their use of Degree Wellness's Marks. This protection is contingent upon the franchisee's compliance with the Franchise Agreement. Degree Wellness will also reimburse the franchisee for costs incurred in defending against any such claim.
This means that if a franchisee is sued for using Degree Wellness's trademarks as authorized in the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual, Degree Wellness will cover the damages the franchisee is liable for and the costs of defending against the lawsuit. This indemnification provides a level of financial protection for the franchisee.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to carefully review Section 7.5 of the Franchise Agreement, as referenced in Item 11, to fully understand the scope and limitations of this indemnification. Franchisees should ensure they operate their Degree Wellness studio in strict accordance with the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual to maintain this protection.