What does the Beem Light Sauna franchise fee cover regarding Initial Training?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
training at your Studio. We may waive a portion of Initial Training or alter the training schedule if we determine that your Required Trainees have sufficient prior experience or training or have previously been trained at one of our Studios.
We will provide instructors, facilities, and materials for Initial Training for your Required Trainees as part of the Franchise Fee, as long as all of your trainees are trained during the same training session. We reserve the right to charge a training fee of up to $1,000 (currently, $500) per trainee per day for each person who attends a subsequent Initial Training program, including (i) each person who is repeating the course or replacing a person who did not pass, and (ii) each subsequent Operating Principal, Designated Manager, or employee who attends the course.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise fee covers instructors, facilities, and materials for the initial training of required trainees, provided all trainees attend the same training session. This means that the initial franchise fee includes the cost of the training program itself, such as the trainers' salaries, the venue for the training, and the training materials provided to the trainees. This is a benefit to the franchisee, as these costs are not incurred separately.
However, Beem Light Sauna reserves the right to charge a training fee for subsequent training programs. This fee can be up to $1,000 (currently $500) per trainee per day. This applies to individuals repeating the course, replacing someone who didn't pass, or any subsequent Operating Principal, Designated Manager, or employee attending the course. This is an important consideration for franchisees, as they will be responsible for these additional training costs if they need to send someone for additional training.
It is important to note that the franchisee is responsible for all travel and living expenses, including meals, transportation, and accommodations, as well as wages and other expenses incurred by their trainees. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Beem Light Sauna for any travel and living expenses incurred by their employees or agents related to providing any additional training, remedial training, or consulting services at the studio. Therefore, while the initial franchise fee covers the core training program, franchisees should budget for these additional related expenses.