Under what circumstances is the initial franchise fee for a Degree Wellness studio refundable?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
NITIAL FEES**
Initial Franchise Fee
You must pay to us a lump sum initial franchise fee upon signing your Franchise Agreement. The initial franchise fee for a Studio is $49,500 for the first franchise purchased. The Initial Franchise Fee is fully earned by us when paid, and is not refundable in whole or in part und
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 13–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee is generally not refundable. The initial franchise fee for a Degree Wellness studio is $49,500 for the first franchise purchased. This fee is paid in a lump sum when signing the Franchise Agreement.
The FDD explicitly states that the Initial Franchise Fee is fully earned by Degree Wellness upon payment. It is not refundable, either in whole or in part, under any circumstances. This policy is uniformly applied to all franchisees.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that this non-refundable policy is common in the franchise industry. It is crucial to conduct thorough due diligence before signing the Franchise Agreement and paying the initial franchise fee to Degree Wellness, as there are no mechanisms to recover this investment once paid to the franchisor.