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What is the 'Licensed Provider' expected to provide when utilizing Degree Wellness's System and Marks?

Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

t Company a franchise (the "Franchise") to operate a Studio Management Business and the right to use Degree Wellness's business model, services and products (the "System") and Marks (as defined in Section 4.2 below);

WHEREAS, Licensed Provider desires to provide health and wellness services utilizing Degree Wellness's System and Marks, and Licensed Provider requires the provision of certain management, administrative, and similar services; and

WHEREAS, Management Company and Licensed Provider desire to enter into an arrangement under the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement whereby Management Company can provide (or cause to be provided) certain management, administrative and similar services requested by Licensed Provider and whereby Licensed Provider can provide health and wellness services using the System and Marks at the Licensed Provider's Studio business, which may be carried out directly by the Licensed Provider or through an entity authorized to carry out such business (the "Studio").

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing statements and the mutual covenants and promises made in this Agreement and for other valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged), Management Company and Licensed Provider (herein collectively called the "Parties" and individually called a "Party") hereby agree as follows:

1. Agreement Term.

  • 1.1 The initial term of this Agreement shall commence as of the date first written above and continue until _____________ [end of Franchise Agreement Initial Term], unless terminated or renewed as provided in this Agreement.
  • 1.2 This Agreement will automatically renew for additional one (1) year periods following the end of the initial term unless Management Company or Licensed Provider provides written notice of non-renewal at least 60 days prior to the end of the initial term or current renewal term.
  • 1.3 The initial term and any renewal terms are referred to herein as the "Agreement Term."

2. Management Company Responsibilities.

  • 2.1 For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "Management Company Services" specifically includes the following, except to the extent any of the foregoing would constitute Studio Services (as defined in Section 3.1 below): [Subject to change in order to comply with applicable law]
  • (a) Acquiring the site for Management Company and Licensed Provider to provide their respective services for the operation of the Studio under this Agreement (the "Premises").

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, the Licensed Provider desires to provide health and wellness services utilizing Degree Wellness's System and Marks. The Licensed Provider requires the provision of certain management, administrative, and similar services. The Licensed Provider can provide health and wellness services using the System and Marks at the Licensed Provider's Studio business, which may be carried out directly by the Licensed Provider or through an entity authorized to carry out such business (the "Studio").

Degree Wellness grants the Licensed Provider a revocable, non-assignable and non-exclusive sub-license to use certain identifying trade and service marks, names, service marks and other commercial symbols, including the marks "d" (stylized) and "DegreeWellness" and certain associated designs, artwork, and logos (as may be changed by Degree Wellness from time to time, the "Marks"), as well as certain System materials, forms, intellectual property and décor items, during the Agreement Term. The Licensed Provider agrees to use the Marks in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, in accordance with the rules and requirements of Degree Wellness, and under the direction of the Management Company.

The Licensed Provider acknowledges they have no right, title or interest in or to the Marks, or any System materials, forms, intellectual property and décor items, and that Degree Wellness is the sole owner. The license shall be deemed to end automatically upon the termination of this Agreement.

In addition, in the course of the performance of the Licensed Provider Services, Licensed Provider (or its employees) may develop ideas, concepts, methods, or techniques of improvement relating to the Studio Management Business that Licensed Provider agrees to disclose to Management Company, who then may disclose to Degree Wellness to use or authorize others to use in other Degree Wellness franchises owned or franchised by Degree Wellness or its affiliates.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.