Mind and Body Fitness Recently Entered into a Financial Agreement

Mind and Body Fitness recently entered into a financial agreement that allows 25 independent business people at select locations across the country to set up establishments that offer its holistic services and programs. They include weight-management, group programming, sport-specific training, yoga, Pilates, and nutrition. Which type of contractual retail association does this represent?

A) voluntary chain
B) franchise organization
C) retailer cooperative
D) independent retailer
E) corporate chain