What is the cost of the Basecamp Fitness "Vitals" training program, excluding personal expenses?
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, the "Vitals" training program has a training cost of $350 plus the franchisor's costs to conduct the training. This program is intended to keep franchisees current on the policies, procedures, and techniques of operating a Basecamp Fitness studio to maximize profitability.
The "Vitals" program typically includes 1 to 5 days of training in areas such as marketing, client engagement, member service, and other topics designated by Basecamp Fitness. The training is conducted virtually or at a location designated by the franchisor. Basecamp Fitness offers this training generally every other year in those years in which they do not have a Conference scheduled.
Franchisees are responsible for all costs they and their personnel incur in attending these programs, which would include travel and lodging.