What is the 'System' that Degree Wellness franchisees operate under?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- a. Through the expenditure of considerable time, effort and money, we and our affiliates have devised a system for the establishment and operation of a Degree Wellness business model that specializes in innovative self-care solutions that leverage heat, cold, light and advanced nutrients to enhance physical and mental health and other related services and products (all of which we refer to in this Agreement as the "System"). The System includes procedures, specifications, techniques and procedures that we may designate for operating a wellness business. This business model includes a studio model offering all of our franchised services and products (individually, a "Studio" or "Studio," and collectively, the "Studios" or "Studios"). Subject to an additional fee, we also offer additional programs, products and services as more fully described herein, which additional programs, products and services may change from time to time. We identify the System by the use of certain trademarks, service marks and other commercial symbols, including the marks "Degree Wellness," and certain associated designs, artwork and logos, which we may change or add to from time to time (the "Marks").
- b. From time to time we grant to persons who meet our qualifications, franchises to own and operate a Degree Wellness Studio in accordance with the System in a specified geographic territory. This
Agreement is being presented to you because of the desire you have expressed to obtain the right to develop, own, and be franchised to operate a Degree Wellness Studio (we refer to your Degree Wellness franchise hereinafter as the "Franchise" or the "Franchised Business").
c. In certain cases, where permitted by law, we may offer franchises to persons or legal entities that meet our qualifications but are not licensed to practice or provide health related care, and are willing to undertake the investment and effort to own and operate a business that will manage a Studio under the System; we refer to these businesses as "Studio Management Businesses."
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'System' refers to the methods and procedures franchisees must follow to operate a Degree Wellness studio. This system encompasses the establishment and operation of a Degree Wellness business model, specializing in self-care solutions that utilize heat, cold, light, and advanced nutrients to enhance physical and mental health. The System includes designated procedures, specifications, and techniques for operating a wellness business, including a studio model offering franchised services and products. Degree Wellness identifies the System through trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols like "Degree Wellness" and associated designs and logos, which may be changed or added to over time.
Degree Wellness grants franchises to qualified individuals or entities to own and operate a Degree Wellness Studio according to the System within a specified geographic territory. In certain cases, where permitted by law, Degree Wellness may offer franchises to persons or legal entities that meet their qualifications but are not licensed to practice or provide health related care, and are willing to undertake the investment and effort to own and operate a business that will manage a Studio under the System; Degree Wellness refers to these businesses as "Studio Management Businesses."
As a Degree Wellness franchisee, you must operate your studio in accordance with all elements of the System. The franchisor may make changes to the System, including adding new components to services and products offered and equipment used by Studio franchises. Changes in, or interpretations of, laws regulating the services offered by Degree Wellness franchises may require you to modify your ownership or organizational structure. You are responsible for modifying the operation of the Franchise to comply with all such changes, and to be solely responsible for all related costs.