What standards and specifications for websites must a Degree Wellness franchisee comply with?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
6.4 Technology Fee. You are required to pay the monthly Technology Fee, defined and discussed in Section 11.4, for certain Website and technology-related services and expenses and any fees relating to the required human resources and payroll services discussed in Section 10.7.
5.2 Operations Manual. The Operations Manual we lend to you will contain mandatory and suggested specifications, programs, standards, and operating and management procedures that we prescribe from time to time for your Franchise, as well as information relative to other obligations you have in the operation of the Franchise. The Operations Manual may be composed of or include writings, drawings, photos, audio recordings, video recordings, and/or other written or intangible materials. We may make all or part of the Manual available to you through various means, including the internet. All or any portion of a previously available Operations Manual may be superseded from time to time with replacement materials to reflect changes in the specifications, standards, programs, operating procedures and other obligations in operating the Franchise. You agree that you will monitor and access the Website (hereinafter defined), intranet, or extranet for any updates to the Operations Manual. Any password or other digital identification necessary to access the Operations Manual on a Website, intranet, or extranet will be deemed to be Confidential Information belonging to Degree Wellness, subject to Article 9 of this Agreement.
If we choose to establish this program in the future, you agree to comply with all specifications and requirements contained in the Operations Manual concerning this program.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 FDD, Degree Wellness franchisees are required to adhere to certain technology standards, including those related to websites. Specifically, franchisees must pay a monthly Technology Fee, as detailed in Section 11.4 of the FDD, which covers website and technology-related services and expenses.
Degree Wellness also uses an Operations Manual, which may be accessed through a website, intranet, or extranet. Franchisees are responsible for monitoring these online resources for updates to the Operations Manual, which contains mandatory and suggested specifications, programs, standards, and operating and management procedures. The password or digital identification required to access the Operations Manual online is considered confidential information belonging to Degree Wellness.
If Degree Wellness establishes a program to provide additional marketing services, including client placement for local marketing activities, franchisees must comply with all specifications and requirements outlined in the Operations Manual concerning this program. Therefore, it is important for prospective franchisees to understand the technology-related services covered by the Technology Fee and the website standards detailed in the Operations Manual to ensure compliance and effective operation of their Degree Wellness Studio.