Is there a charge for the Basecamp Fitness Initial Training Program itself?
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, there is no charge for the Initial Training Program itself. This program, also known as "New Franchisee Training," is provided to the Principal Owner, the designated Principal Operator, and the studio manager before the Basecamp Studio opens.
However, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel and living expenses incurred by themselves and their personnel while attending the training. The Initial Training Program begins 120 days before the studio opening and concludes approximately one week prior to opening, encompassing role-specific onboarding, presale training, launch training, and coaches training. The training may be delivered virtually, in-person at the corporate offices in Woodbury, Minnesota, or at another designated location.
It is important to note that if the Principal Operator is not also a Principal Owner, then a Principal Owner must also attend and complete the training to Basecamp Fitness's satisfaction before the studio can open. While the training itself is free, the costs associated with travel, accommodation, and potential future charges for training programs should be considered when evaluating the overall investment.