What is the amount and payment schedule for the initial training fee for a Degree Wellness franchise?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Initial Training Fee
You will pay to us a $8,000 initial training fee for our two-stage initial training program. The initial training fee is due in a lump sum when you sign your Franchise Agreement and is not refundable under any circumstances. The initial training fee is uniformly imposed and includes a 3-day Business Training currently hosted in Ann Arbor and on-site Studio Training with a Corporate Studio Opener. On-site Studio training is typically 5 days with a corporate representative in person to assist you with the startup of your Degree Wellness Studio.
Initial Training Fee is due only in connection with the opening of your first Studio. Currently, Initial Training for subsequent studios, or in relationship to the transfer of an existing studio to new ownership, will be offered at the rates provided in Item 6 and typically includes the fees associated with the return of a Studio Opener if requested or required by the franchisor. We charge you $300 per day, per corporate employee, for any return on-site training exceeding the standard five days, plus travel, food, and accommodations and all other necessary expenses, subject to increase by us of
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 13–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay an initial training fee of $8,000. This fee covers a two-stage initial training program, which includes a 3-day business training session held in Ann Arbor and on-site studio training with a corporate studio opener, typically lasting five days.
The initial training fee is due in a lump sum when the franchisee signs the Franchise Agreement. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. The initial training fee applies only to the opening of the first Degree Wellness studio. Training for subsequent studios or in connection with the transfer of an existing studio is offered at rates detailed in Item 6 of the FDD.
If on-site training exceeds the standard five days, Degree Wellness charges $300 per day, per corporate employee, for any additional training, plus travel, food, accommodations, and other necessary expenses. This additional fee is subject to increase by Degree Wellness, up to $1,000 per day, per corporate employee. This fee structure incentivizes franchisees to complete their initial training efficiently while providing additional support if needed.