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Under the Degree Wellness agreement, is Degree Wellness considered a third-party beneficiary?

Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Licensed Provider and Management Company acknowledge and agree that Degree Wellness is a third-party beneficiary of the foregoing covenants and agreements, but that Degree Wellness is under no duty or obligation to Licensed Provider or Management Company to enforce any such agreements for its or Degree Wellness's benefit. Licensed Provider's duties and obligations with respect to the Confidential Information shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

  • 9.3 Notwithstanding the fact that Degree Wellness is made a third party beneficiary of Sections 10 and 11.1 and certain other provisions in this Agreement, Licensed Provider and Management Company acknowledge and agree that Degree Wellness is not a party to this Agreement, and that Licensed Provider has no contract or other rights against Degree Wellness with respect to any matter including, without limitation, the operation or profitability of the Studio business, any employee-related matters, and any marketing or other System materials, methods or guidelines.

  • 10.5. Licensed Provider acknowledges and agrees that a breach of any provision of this Section 10 would cause immediate and irreparable harm to Management Company and Degree Wellness. Therefore, Licensed Provider acknowledges and agrees that the foregoing restraints are fair and reasonable, are required for the protection of Management Company's and Degree Wellness's legitimate business interests, and do not impose any undue hardship on Licensed Provider. Degree Wellness shall be deemed to be a third party beneficiary of all of the covenants contained in this Section 10.

  • 11.1 Licensed Provider agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Management Company, Degree Wellness and their respective owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (each a "Management Indemnified Party"), from and against any and all claims, lawsuits, demands, actions, causes of action or other events, and for all costs and expenses incurred by the Management Indemnified Party in connection therewith, including without limitation actual and consequential damages, reasonable attorneys', accountants', and/or expert witness fees, cost of investigation and proof of facts court costs, other litigation expenses, and travel and living expenses, to the extent caused by, relating to or otherwise arising out of (1) the effects, outcomes and consequences of Licensed Provider's acts and omissions and the acts and omissions of Licensed Provider's employees, representatives and agents in connection with or relating to the provision of the Licensed Provider Services or the operation of the Studio, (2) any agreements, representations, or warranties Licensed Provider makes to third parties that are not expressly authorized under this Agreement, (3) any damages to any person or property directly or indirectly arising out of the performance of the Licensed Provider Services or the operation of the Studio, whether or not caused by Licensed Provider's negligent or willful action or failure to act or acts or omissions deemed to be professional malpractice, and/or (4) Licensed Provider's breach of any provision of this Agreement. Degree Wellness shall be deemed to be a third party beneficiary of all of the covenants contained in this Section 11.1.

Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 63–66)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Degree Wellness Franchise Disclosure Document, Degree Wellness is indeed designated as a third-party beneficiary in specific sections of the agreement. Specifically, Degree Wellness is a third-party beneficiary regarding the confidentiality agreements outlined in the document. This means that Degree Wellness has rights and benefits related to those specific sections, even though it is not a direct party to the agreement between the Licensed Provider and the Management Company.

Degree Wellness is also named as a third-party beneficiary in sections regarding restrictive covenants and indemnification. The restrictive covenants, which include non-competition, non-disparagement, and non-solicitation clauses, are designed to protect Degree Wellness's business interests. Similarly, the indemnification clause ensures that the Licensed Provider will defend and hold Degree Wellness harmless from claims arising from the Licensed Provider's actions or breaches of the agreement.

However, the FDD also clarifies that despite being a third-party beneficiary in these specific instances, Degree Wellness is not a party to the overall agreement between the Licensed Provider and the Management Company. The Licensed Provider does not have contractual rights against Degree Wellness concerning matters such as the studio's operation, profitability, employee issues, or marketing materials. This distinction is important for a prospective franchisee to understand, as it defines the scope and limitations of Degree Wellness's involvement and liability in the agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.