What does the Degree Wellness 'System' include?
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." For example, certain states do not permit non-licensed persons to own and/or health care practices, but some states do. In states that do not permit non-licensed persons to own or operate businesses performing health care related services, a Studio Management Business may be offered. In states that do permit non-licensed persons to own and operate health care businesses, a Studio Management Business Franchise is not necessary, but may be offered by us under certain circumstances.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'System' encompasses the methods, techniques, and procedures designated for operating a Degree Wellness business. This business model centers around a studio model that offers franchised services and products. These services and products involve self-care solutions leveraging heat, cold, light, and advanced nutrients to enhance physical and mental health. Degree Wellness also offers additional programs, products, and services that may change over time, subject to an additional fee. The 'System' is identified through trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols, including the marks "Degree Wellness" and associated designs, artwork, and logos, which may be modified.
Degree Wellness grants franchises to qualified individuals or entities to operate a Degree Wellness Studio in accordance with the 'System' within a specified geographic territory. In certain cases, where permitted by law, Degree Wellness may offer franchises to individuals or legal entities that are not licensed to practice or provide health-related care but are willing to manage a Studio under the 'System.' These businesses are referred to as "Studio Management Businesses." The availability of Studio Management Businesses depends on state regulations regarding non-licensed persons owning or operating health care practices.
The 'System' also involves confidential and proprietary information, including services and products offered, sales and profit performance data, sources of products, advertising and promotional programs, image and decor, methods, techniques, formats, specifications, procedures, information, systems, knowledge, and experience in the development, operation, and franchising of Degree Wellness franchises. It also includes copyrighted materials such as office forms, procedures, marketing materials, telephone scripts, and the content of the Operations Manual. Franchisees receive this information through site selection guidance, initial training, access to the Operations Manual, and ongoing support.
Degree Wellness retains the right to modify the 'System,' including adding new components to services and products offered and equipment used by Studio franchises. Changes in laws regulating the services offered by Degree Wellness franchises may also necessitate modifications to the franchise program, potentially requiring additional licenses or certifications for the General Manager and employees, establishing relationships with additional professionals or healthcare industries, or modifying the ownership or organizational structure. Franchisees are required to comply with these changes at their own expense.