When does the Basecamp Fitness Initial Training Program begin in relation to the studio opening?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Before the opening of your Basecamp Studio, we provide an initial training program ("Initial Training Program") also referred to as "New Franchisee Training" to the Principal Owner, the person you designate as the "Principal Operator" of your Basecamp Studio and your studio manager. This training begins 120 days before your Studio opens and concludes approximately one week prior to opening. It includes: (1) Role Specific Onboarding (training for studio managers, coaches and front desk staff); (2) Presale Training (training for executing sales in the period prior to opening); (3) Launch Training (training in studio operations for the period up to and immediately following opening); and (4) Coaches Training (training for coaches to deliver the Basecamp workout experience). New Franchisee Training may be provided in a virtual format, in-person at our corporate offices in Woodbury, Minnesota, or at another location designated by us, at our discretion. The training is held on an as needed basis to accommodate demand. There is no charge to you for this training, but you are responsible for all travel and living expenses you and your personnel incur in attending the training. In addition, if your Principal Operator is not also a Principal Owner, then a Principal Owner of your business must also attend and complete this training to our satisfaction before your open your Basecamp Studio.
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 Initial Training Program, also known as "New Franchisee Training," commences 120 days before the studio opening. This program is designed for the Principal Owner, the designated Principal Operator, and the studio manager. The training concludes approximately one week before the studio's opening.
The Initial Training Program covers several key areas, including role-specific onboarding for studio managers, coaches, and front desk staff. It also includes presale training to prepare franchisees for sales activities before the studio opens, launch training focused on studio operations immediately before and after opening, and coaches training to ensure the Basecamp workout experience is delivered effectively.
Basecamp Fitness may provide this training virtually, in person at their corporate offices in Woodbury, Minnesota, or at another designated location. While there is no direct charge for the training itself, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel and living expenses incurred by themselves and their personnel during the training. If the Principal Operator is not also a Principal Owner, a Principal Owner must also attend and complete the training.