What expenses are the franchisee responsible for during the Big Air Trampoline Park training program?
Big_Air_Trampoline_Park Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may present seminars, conventions or continuing development programs for the benefit of franchisees. Your attendance is encouraged at regional meetings and mandatory at the annual conventions. You must pay for any conference fee and your travel and living expenses incurred in attending any seminar.
Before the opening of your Big Air Trampoline Business, we provide an initial training program lasting up to a week. The initial training program is usually conducted at Ladera Ranch, California location, but the training course may be held elsewhere in the future in our discretion. We also reserve the right to deliver some or all of the training in an online format. You must satisfactorily complete the initial training program no later than 30 days prior to your grand opening of your Big Air Trampoline Business.
Under the Franchise Agreement, before you begin operating your Big Air Trampoline Business, you or, if you are not an individual, a "Designated Business Manager" must attend and successfully complete to our satisfaction our initial training program. You may have two additional people attend the initial training program at no additional training fee.
We may choose to provide you with continuing national, regional or local workshops and seminars, which we hold in our discretion. You must pay the conference fee, ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 per person, and all travel and living expenses. We strongly encourage you to attend these conferences. These conferences are held in Ladera Ranch, California or at a Big Air Trampoline Park location chosen by us.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Big Air Trampoline Park franchisees are responsible for specific expenses related to training programs. While the initial training program itself does not incur a training fee for the franchisee or up to two additional attendees, franchisees are responsible for covering their own travel and living expenses to attend the training. The initial training program lasts up to a week and is typically held in Ladera Ranch, California, but may be held elsewhere at Big Air Trampoline Park's discretion.
Beyond the initial training, Big Air Trampoline Park may present seminars, conventions, or continuing development programs. Attendance at regional meetings is encouraged, and attendance at annual conventions is mandatory. For these events, the franchisee must pay any conference fees, which range from $1,000 to $1,500 per person, as well as all travel and living expenses incurred while attending any seminar or convention. These continuing education conferences are typically held in Ladera Ranch, California, or at another Big Air Trampoline Park location of their choosing.
It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these ongoing training costs when assessing the overall financial investment required to operate a Big Air Trampoline Park franchise. Budgeting for travel, lodging, and conference fees is essential for maintaining compliance and staying updated with the franchisor's standards and operational practices.