Who is required to complete the Degree Wellness initial training program?
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, the initial training program is mandatory for specific individuals associated with the franchise. If the franchisee is an individual, they must complete the training. If the franchisee is a legal entity, the Principal Owners are required to complete the initial training. Additionally, the General Manager, if there is one, must also complete the program. Degree Wellness must be satisfied with the completion of the initial training program by these individuals.
The initial training consists of two parts: business-related training and technical service-related training. Up to two individuals can attend the business training portion without incurring additional charges. If the Principal Owner and the General Manager are different people, both must attend the business training. However, if the General Manager is also the Principal Owner, then one other employee may attend without charge. Degree Wellness reserves the right to allow additional individuals to attend the Business Training, but this is subject to space availability and the payment of tuition fees.
If Degree Wellness determines that a General Manager or employee cannot satisfactorily complete the initial training program, the franchisee is obligated to replace that person with someone who can successfully complete the training. The replacement must enroll in the initial training program within 15 days. The franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with complying with Degree Wellness's business training requirements. This includes tuition and registration costs, as well as salary, travel, lodging, and dining costs for all participating employees.