When does Body20 reserve the right to charge a Training Fee for the Initial Training program?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (a) Cost. We will provide instructors, facilities, and materials your Required Trainees as part of the Franchise Fee, provided that all of your trainees are trained during the same training session. We reserve the right to charge the Training Fee 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 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise fee covers the initial training for required trainees, provided all trainees attend the same session. However, Body20 reserves the right to charge a Training Fee under specific circumstances.
The Training Fee applies to each person attending a subsequent Initial Training program. This includes individuals repeating the course, replacing someone who didn't pass, or subsequent Operating Principals, Designated Managers, or employees attending the course. This means that if the initial trainees do not successfully complete the training, or if there are changes in personnel requiring additional training, the franchisee will incur additional costs.
Specifically, the FDD states that the Training Fee will not exceed $1,000 per trainee per day. Additionally, if Body20 provides any portion of the Initial Training at the franchisee's studio, they may charge an additional fee of up to $1,000 per trainer per day, plus travel and living expenses. This could significantly increase the costs associated with training, especially if multiple personnel require repeated or on-site training.
Prospective Body20 franchisees should carefully consider these potential additional training costs and factor them into their financial projections. It is important to ensure that initial trainees are well-prepared and capable of completing the training successfully to avoid incurring these extra fees. Franchisees should also clarify with Body20 the specific circumstances under which on-site training might be required and the associated costs.