MindbodyMindbody
Mandatoryults may be audited daily by us. You are required to sell all services and packages as outlined in the Operations Manual and subject to our approved pricing structures. Currently, MINDBODY, Inc. is th
From the filings
+66.67% units YoYHQ-led decisions
OBB FRANCHISING
Professional servicesOBB Franchising's 2024 FDD mandates Mindbody under Item 20, a sign that purchasing standards run through corporate even at this small system. The 12-unit professional-services brand grew 66.7% year over year, with all 11 mapped operators running a single location each.
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Live signals
Total units
12
10 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+66.67%
vs prior filing
AUV
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Item 19, 2024
Royalty
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of gross sales
Ad fund
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national + local
Initial fee
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per unit
Investment range
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all-in, Item 7
Procurement
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from the filing
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
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ules of the cooperative as we may determine. In addition to your Local Advertising expenditures, you may wish to use Social Media Platforms (defined as web-based platforms such as Facebook, Myspace, T
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e may determine. In addition to your Local Advertising expenditures, you may wish to use Social Media Platforms (defined as web-based platforms such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
24 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 6 explicit no's; 4 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 20
We must have independent access to this information and data.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You will keep a complete and accurate set of books and records of the operation of the Franchise, produce monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices for each calendar month and furnish copies of these statements to us within 30 days after the end of each…
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We may amend the Operations Manual, including changes which may affect minimum requirements for your franchise operations.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 20
In fiscal year 2023, neither we nor our affiliates derived revenue from products purchased from us by our franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 20
We may receive rebates, price adjustments, or discounts on products or services sold to you by recommended or approved suppliers.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 20
Testing or Supplier Costs and expenses As Incurred Testing or Supplier Approval Approval Fee of inspection, fees are paid to us.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 11
With advance written notice, you may request our approval to obtain products, supplies or materials from sources that we have not previously approved.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 11
You authorize the transfer of your telephone numbers and directory listings and Internet addresses, domain names and locators to us or our designated franchisees.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 20
You must meet the requirements of, and comply with enhancements and changes to, the PCI and DSS and maintain PCI compliance with the current version of the PCI and DSS.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
We may enter upon the Studio at reasonable times to verify your compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may change or modify any part of the Service Marks, Operations Manual, or Method of Operation from time to time at our sole discretion.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You must obtain our prior written approval for the site of the Studio and your lease related to it.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You will not establish or use any other web site or web page or social media without our prior written approval.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You will expend not less than $2,000 for advertising and promotional materials, in connection with the grand opening program.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
You will expend in your local market at least 2% of your Gross Revenue to advertise and promote the Franchise (the “Local Advertising Contribution”).
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 11
You will use the customer loyalty and gift card programs we designate to capture customer contact information, track purchases, reward repeat purchases or issue cash value for gift redemption in any Organic Bronze Bar location.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 11
You will purchase all products, supplies and materials required for the operation of the Franchise from manufacturers, suppliers or distributors approved by us.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 20
You are required to obtain all products, equipment and beauty treatment materials from us or sources we approve and according to our specifications.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to require you to process some or all membership applications, payment plans submitted by your customers, together with the related automatic account withdrawal, automatic payment, credit and debit card payment, automatic pre-authorized payment plan, electronic funds transfer and other forms of…
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 20
All fees are payable to us by an electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) from your designated bank account on the date due, or such other method as we shall designate.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 11
You will participate in, pay for (through credit card or other automatic payment processes we specify), and cooperate with us in all menu printing, gift card, and customer service programs we establish or adopt from time to time.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 20
We require you to purchase a POS and a merchant processing system from our Supplier and pay our Supplier (currently MINDBODY, Inc.) a license fee and monthly support fee (currently based upon number and value of transactions).
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 20
We must have independent access to this information and data.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 20
If we provide you with additional training, we reserve the right to charge you for such training.
The filing answers no to 6 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 20
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 20
- Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Item 11
- Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at OBB Franchising
OBB Franchising is a small professional-services system with 12 total units (10 franchised, 2 company-owned), up 66.7% year over year off a small base. All 11 mapped operators run a single location each, led by Oregon (5), North Carolina (3), South Carolina, Washington, and Tennessee.
Who controls software purchasing
Mindbody is already mandated under Item 20, a sign that purchasing standards run through corporate rather than individual locations, even at this small, all-single-unit system.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
Mindbody is required under Item 20. Facebook by Meta, LinkedIn, and Twitter by X are also named in the filing, though nothing requires any of them.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD sets OBB Franchising's supplier rules, and Item 17 governs renewal, transfer, and termination terms. With unit count up 66.7% year over year, new-location rollout is the clearer near-term signal for a software pitch than a renewal cycle.
How to read the OBB Franchising FDD
The 2024 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. Use the embedded PDF viewer below to read Items 8, 17, and 20 directly.
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Questions vendors ask
OBB FRANCHISING, answered from the filing
With Mindbody already mandated under Item 20, purchasing runs through corporate standards rather than individual locations, even though this small, 12-unit system runs entirely on single-unit operators.
Item 20 requires Mindbody. Facebook by Meta, LinkedIn, and Twitter by X are also named in the filing but not required.
12 total units (10 franchised, 2 company-owned), up 66.7% year over year off a small base. All 11 mapped operators run a single location each, led by Oregon (5) and North Carolina (3).
Item 8 of the FDD sets the supplier rules for OBB Franchising. Read the filing in the embedded viewer below for its specifics.
Item 17 of the FDD governs renewal, transfer, and termination terms. With unit count up 66.7% year over year off a small base, new-location rollout is the more visible near-term opportunity for a software pitch.
The 2024 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. Use the embedded PDF viewer below to read Items 8, 17, and 20 directly.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
11 operators run 11 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit11
Top states by locations
| OR | 5 |
|---|---|
| NC | 3 |
| SC | 1 |
| WA | 1 |
| TN | 1 |
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Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.