Is the Initial Training Fee for Degree Wellness refundable?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
range for utility deposits and other payments. (3 Months)
- Initial Franchise Fee; Initial Training Fee. The Initial Franchise Fee and Initial Training Fee that are payable in a lump sum upon execution of your Franchise Agreement is
- disclosed more fully in Item 5, and is deemed fully earned and non-refundable upon payment.
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- Training Program Expenses. These are the costs that we estimate for you and up to one (1) additional person to attend the portion of our Initial Training Program that takes place at a corporate training location (currently Michigan). In addition to the Initial Training Fee, you are responsible for the costs associated with attending training. These costs include transportation, meals, and lodging. Your total cost will vary based on who you choose to attend, how far they have to travel, and the type of accommodations you choose. These costs are typically non-refundable, but you should ask about refund policies before you patronize any vendor.
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- Studio Layout, Architect, Engineer, Drawings, and Permits. This range includes our required Architect's fee for your Studio's complete construction drawings as well as any construction permits. Such permits can vary widely in cost depending on your location.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 22–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training fee is generally non-refundable. Item 7 states that the initial training fee, which ranges from $8,000 to $8,000, is deemed fully earned and non-refundable upon payment. This fee is paid in a lump sum when the Franchise Agreement is executed.
In addition to the initial training fee, franchisees are responsible for covering expenses related to attending the training program, such as transportation, meals, and lodging. These costs are typically non-refundable, but Degree Wellness advises prospective franchisees to inquire about the refund policies of third-party vendors providing these services.
In general, all expenses payable to Degree Wellness and third parties are non-refundable, except for potential utility deposits or other payments that the franchisee may arrange independently. Therefore, a prospective franchisee should be aware that the initial training fee is non-refundable and factor this into their financial planning.