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Must all individuals who attend the initial training program for a Basecamp Fitness franchise complete the program to Basecamp Fitness' satisfaction?

Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

onstruction Documents. You must retain our designated architectural vendor to create a complete set of detailed construction documents and to complete construction of your facility in compliance with our mandatory specifications ("Construction Documents"), and to obtain any required permits, and conform the premises to local ordinances or building codes.

  • E. Initial Training. We will, at our expense, provide an initial training program to the person you designate as the "Principal Operator" (whether you, if you are an individual, or one of your owners if you are an entity) of your Basecamp Studio and your Studio Manager. In addition, someone owning a ten percent (10%) or greater interest in your Basecamp Studio and guaranteeing this Agreement (a "Principal Owner"), if other than the Principal Operator, must also attend the training program. The training program will include instruction on basic operating skills and other topics we select. All of these people must attend and complete the initial training program to our satisfaction. This program may be provided in a virtual format, in-person at our corporate offices, or at another location designated by us, in our discretion. If you have more than one Franchise Agreement with us, we may, at our option, provide this training program one (1) time for multiple agreements. All individuals who attend this training program must sign a confidentiality agreement that meets our requirement before they attend and you must provide us a copy of that agreement. The length of the training program will be at our discretion, and will be scheduled by us in our discretion. You will be responsible for travel costs, room and board, salaries, fringe benefits, and other expenses incurred by you and your employees in attending the training program.
  • F. Coaches Training. Between forty five (45) and sixty (60) days before opening of your Basecamp Studio, your Fitness Manager must attend and complete to our satisfaction our "Coaches Training Course" and "Day in the Life Training." Further, between seven (7) and thirty (30) days before opening of your Basecamp Studio, at least 3 of your fitness coaches must attend and complete to our satisfaction our "Coaches Training Course." Each new coach you retain must complete to our satisfaction this course within forty-five (45) days after you retain the person. This course will be held online or at a location we specify. We will charge our then-current fee for this course, plus costs of travel lodging and meals if held at a location other than our corporate offices or online. Fees are payable before the training occurs.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Principal Operator, Principal Owner (if different from the Principal Operator and owning 10% or more interest), and Studio Manager must attend and complete the initial training program to Basecamp Fitness's satisfaction. The initial training program includes instruction on basic operating skills and other topics selected by Basecamp Fitness. This training may be provided virtually, in-person at Basecamp Fitness's corporate offices, or at another location designated by them.

In addition to the initial training, between 45 and 60 days before opening a Basecamp Studio, the Fitness Manager must attend and complete the Coaches Training Course and Day in the Life Training to Basecamp Fitness's satisfaction. Furthermore, between 7 and 30 days before opening the studio, at least 3 fitness coaches must also complete the Coaches Training Course to Basecamp Fitness's satisfaction. Any new coach retained must complete this course within 45 days after being retained. This course may be held online or at a location specified by Basecamp Fitness.

Prior to opening a Basecamp Studio, the franchisee, Principal Operator, and Studio Manager must complete various additional training programs required by Basecamp Fitness, which must also be completed to Basecamp Fitness's satisfaction within specified timeframes. If the franchisee or their personnel teach a fitness class before successfully completing the Coaches Training Course, they must pay Basecamp Fitness a fee of $2,000, with $1,500 designated for a coach certification course. The franchisee is responsible for all wages, travel, living expenses, and other costs incurred by them and their employees in connection with any training or instruction provided by Basecamp Fitness.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.