If the Principal Owner is not the General Manager, who must attend the Degree Wellness Business Training?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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".
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the Principal Owner is not the General Manager, both the Principal Owner and the General Manager must attend the Business Training. This training is part of the Initial Training program that Degree Wellness requires franchisees and their staff to complete.
The Business Training portion of the Initial Training will be held at a location and time designated by Degree Wellness. This typically occurs after the franchisee has secured a lease for the franchised business. Degree Wellness reserves the right to delay the training until all pre-training items in the manuals are completed.
Up to two individuals can attend the Business Training without incurring additional charges. If the General Manager is also the Principal Owner, then one other employee may attend without charge. The franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with the Business Training, including tuition, registration, salaries, travel, lodging, and dining expenses for all participating employees.
This requirement ensures that both the owner and the manager are well-versed in the operational and business aspects of running a Degree Wellness franchise. It also highlights the importance Degree Wellness places on proper training and the financial responsibilities franchisees must bear to ensure their staff is adequately trained.