Is attendance at the Basecamp Fitness "Vitals" program mandatory in years when a Conference is not offered?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ference Fee following the Conference. The conferences may be held at various locations that we will designate. (Franchise Agreement - Section 8).
Vitals Training
During the time you operate your Basecamp Studio, there may be additional training that we require you to attend in order to stay current on the policies, procedures, and techniques of operating a Basecamp studio. These programs are intended to maximize the profitability of your business. In the years that we do not offer a Conference, you must send a representative to a "Vitals" program, if offered. The program typically includes 1 to 5 days of training in the following areas: marketing, client engagement, member service, and other topics that we designate from time to time. This training will be conducted in a virtual format or at a location we designate, at our discretion. We offer this training generally every other year in those years in which we do not have a Conference scheduled. The
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at the "Vitals" program is mandatory in years when a conference is not offered. Specifically, the FDD states that in years when Basecamp Fitness does not offer a Conference, franchisees must send a representative to a "Vitals" program, if offered.
The "Vitals" program is designed to keep franchisees current on the policies, procedures, and techniques for operating a Basecamp Fitness studio, with the goal of maximizing profitability. The program typically includes 1 to 5 days of training in areas such as marketing, client engagement, and member service, as well as other topics designated by Basecamp Fitness. This training can be conducted virtually or at a location designated by Basecamp Fitness.
The "Vitals" program is generally offered every other year, coinciding with years in which a Conference is not scheduled. The training cost is $350, in addition to the franchisee's costs for attending the program. This means that franchisees should budget not only for the program fee but also for travel, lodging, and other related expenses for their representative.