During the term of the Franchise Agreement, what is the permitted use of the premises for a Degree Wellness Studio?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- During the term of the Franchise Agreement, the Premises will be used only for the operation of the Studio.
- 10.1 Condition and Appearance of the Franchise. You agree that:
- a. neither the Franchise nor the Premises will be used for any purpose other than the operation of the Franchise in compliance with this Agreement;
- b. you will maintain the condition and appearance of the Franchise; its equipment, furniture, furnishings, and signs; and the Premises in accordance with our standards and consistent with the image of a Degree Wellness Studio franchise as an efficiently operated business offering high quality services, and observing the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, efficient, courteous service and pleasant ambiance, and in that connection will take, without limitation, the following actions during the Term of this Agreement: (1) thorough cleaning, repainting and redecorating of the interior and exterior of the Premises at reasonable intervals; (2) interior and exterior repair of the Premises; and (3) repair or replacement of damaged, worn out or obsolete equipment, furniture, furnishings and signs;
- c. you will not make any material alterations to the Premises or the appearance of the Franchise, as originally developed, without our advance written approval. If you do so, we have the right, at our option and at your expense, to rectify alterations we have not previously approved;
- e. on notice from us, you will engage in remodeling, expansion, redecorating and/or refurnishing of the Premises and the Franchise to reflect changes in the operations of Degree Wellness franchises that we prescribe and require of new franchisees, provided that (1) no material changes will be required unless there are at least 2 years remaining on the Initial Term or any renewal Term of this Agreement (all actual changes will be subject to our approval); and (2) we have completed the proposed change in at least twenty-five percent (25%) of all similarly situated Degree Wellness and affiliate-owned Degree Wellness Studios, if there are any, and have undertaken a plan to make the proposed change in the balance of such Degree Wellness and affiliate-owned Studios;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the premises must be used only for the operation of the Degree Wellness Studio during the term of the Franchise Agreement. Degree Wellness also maintains strict operating standards for the franchise, ensuring that neither the franchise nor the premises are used for any purpose other than the operation of the franchise in compliance with the Franchise Agreement.
Degree Wellness requires franchisees to maintain the condition and appearance of the franchise, including its equipment, furniture, furnishings, signs, and the premises, according to their standards. This is to ensure consistency with the image of a Degree Wellness Studio as a high-quality business. Franchisees must perform thorough cleaning, repainting, and redecorating of both the interior and exterior of the premises at reasonable intervals, as well as handle interior and exterior repairs.
Furthermore, franchisees cannot make any material alterations to the premises or the appearance of the franchise without prior written approval from Degree Wellness. If unapproved alterations are made, Degree Wellness has the right to rectify them at the franchisee's expense. Degree Wellness may also require franchisees to remodel, expand, redecorate, or refurnish the premises to reflect changes in the operations of Degree Wellness franchises, provided that there are at least two years remaining on the Initial Term or any renewal term of the agreement and that Degree Wellness has implemented the changes in at least 25% of similarly situated Degree Wellness and affiliate-owned Degree Wellness Studios.