What is the purpose of the Degree Wellness Washington Addendum?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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).
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Degree Wellness Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum modifies the lease agreement between the franchisee, franchisor, and landlord, ensuring the Degree Wellness studio operates according to the franchise agreement. The addendum ensures that the premises are used solely for the Degree Wellness studio during the franchise term. It also confirms that the landlord consents to the franchisee's use of Degree Wellness's proprietary marks, interior and exterior décor, furnishings, and other elements of the Degree Wellness system.
The addendum is intended to obtain the franchisor's approval for the franchisee to develop and operate a Degree Wellness Studio at a specific location. It also reflects the landlord's willingness to lease the premises to the franchisee for this purpose. The addendum ensures that the lease aligns with the franchisor's requirements and standards for the Degree Wellness studio.
This agreement is crucial for protecting Degree Wellness's brand identity and operational standards. It ensures consistency across all franchise locations and maintains the integrity of the Degree Wellness system. For a prospective franchisee, this means that the franchisor has a vested interest in the location and operation of their studio, providing a level of support and oversight that can be beneficial.