What costs and expenses is the Degree Wellness franchisee responsible for regarding the Business Training requirements?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
qualified to act as General Manager of the Franchise, then we have the right to require you to choose (and obtain our approval of) a new individual for that position.
- 4.2 Training. You acknowledge that it is very important to the operation of the Franchise that you and your employees receive appropriate training. To that end, you agree as follows:
a. At least 30 days before the Franchise opens for business, you and your staff that we designate must attend our initial training program for your Franchise (the "Initial Training") at the time and place we designate. The Initial Training which consists of two distinct types of training: business-related training and technical service-related training. You (if you are an individual), the Principal Owners (if you are a legal entity), your General Manager (if any) must complete this initial training program to our satisfaction.
The business-related portion of the Initial Training ("Business Training") will take place at a location and time that Franchisor designates, and only after you have executed a lease for the Franchised Business, provided, however, that Franchisor reserves the right to delay this portion of the Initial Training program until such time as you have completed all pre-initial training items set forth in the Manuals.
Up to two individuals may attend the "Business Training" portion of the Initial Training program without additional charge. If the Principal Owner is not the General Manager, both the Principal Owner and the General Manager must attend the Business Training. If the General Manager is also the Principal Owner, then one other employee may attend without charge. At your request, Franchisor may permit additional individuals to attend the Business Training, subject to space availability and payment of Franchisor's then-current tuition. You are responsible for all costs and expenses of complying with Franchisor's Business Training requirements including, without limitation, tuition and registration costs, and salary, travel, lodging, and dining costs for all of your employees who participate in and attend the Business Training".
The Initial Training currently includes classroom, online self-directed instruction, and instudio Franchise operation training.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for specific costs associated with the Business Training portion of the Initial Training program. Up to two individuals can attend the Business Training without incurring additional tuition charges. This training is mandatory for the franchisee (if an individual), the Principal Owners (if the franchisee is a legal entity), and the General Manager (if applicable). If the Principal Owner and General Manager are different individuals, both must attend. If the General Manager is also the Principal Owner, one other employee may attend without charge.
However, Degree Wellness franchisees are responsible for covering all costs and expenses related to complying with the Business Training requirements. These expenses include tuition and registration costs, as well as salary, travel, lodging, and dining costs for all employees who participate in and attend the Business Training. The Business Training takes place at a location and time designated by Degree Wellness.
In the event that Degree Wellness determines that a General Manager or employee cannot satisfactorily complete the Initial Training program, the franchisee must not hire that person and must instead hire a substitute who enrolls in the Initial Training within 15 days. This highlights the importance of ensuring that personnel are adequately trained and capable, as the franchisee bears the financial responsibility for replacements and their subsequent training.