Under what circumstances does Body20 charge a training fee for subsequent Initial Training programs?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s to attend our initial training program as long as they are all trained at the same time. We reserve the |
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Training Programs (3) | right to charge a training fee for each person who attends a subsequent Initial Training program, including (a) each person who is repeating the program (whether pre-opening or during the term of the Franchise Agreement as a refresher training program) or replacing a person who did not pass, and (b) each subsequent Operating Principal, Designated Manager, or employee who attends the program. (If, however, we elect, in our sole discretion to provide Initial Training to your Required Trainees at your Studio, you must pay us an additional training fee of up to $1,000 (currently, $500) per trainer per day, plus their travel and living e |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 19–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Body20 has the right to charge a training fee for each person who attends a subsequent Initial Training program. This includes individuals repeating the program, whether it's pre-opening, during the franchise term as a refresher, or because they didn't pass the initial time. It also applies to each subsequent Operating Principal, Designated Manager, or employee who attends the program. The FDD specifies that Body20 may increase this fee over time, but it will not exceed $1,000 per trainee per day.
However, there is an exception: if Body20 elects to provide Initial Training to the franchisee's Required Trainees at the franchisee's studio, the franchisee must pay an additional training fee of up to $1,000 (currently, $500) per trainer per day, plus their travel and living expenses. This on-site training option comes with its own set of costs that the franchisee needs to consider.
This policy has significant implications for Body20 franchisees. It means that franchisees need to factor in potential ongoing training expenses for staff turnover or the need for refresher courses. The costs can accumulate quickly, especially if multiple employees require training or if Body20 increases the fee in the future. Franchisees should carefully consider their staffing and training strategies to minimize these costs while ensuring their staff is adequately trained to meet Body20's standards.