What is the deadline for a Fitstop franchisee to enroll in the Initial Training Program after the Effective Date of the Franchise Agreement?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 4.2 You agree to enroll in the training at our headquarters or at such other training center we designate within 14 calendar days of the Effective Date of this Agreement ("Initial Training Program"),
which we will provide to you and up to 2 additional individuals – including any individual you designate to manage the day-to-day operations of the Franchised Buisness (a "General Manager" or "Designated Manager") – without charging any Traiing Fee, provided you and, if applicable, your General Manager attend and complete all components of the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction at the same time prior to (a) the opening your Franchised Business, or (b) otherwise providing the Approved Services and/or Approved Products in any manner.
- 4.3 If, at any time, you have a change in your Franchise Operator and/or any General Manager in the future, such individual must enroll in, attend and successfully complete the requisite components of the Initial Training Program.
We have the right to charge our then-current Training Fee in connection with any training that is provided under this Section.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a new franchisee must enroll in the Initial Training Program within 14 calendar days of the Effective Date of the Franchise Agreement. This training is held at Fitstop's headquarters or another designated training center.
Fitstop provides this initial training without a specific Training Fee for the franchisee and up to two additional individuals, such as a General Manager. However, to qualify for the no-fee training, the franchisee and their General Manager must attend and complete all components of the program to Fitstop's satisfaction. This completion must occur before the franchisee opens their Fitstop location or starts providing approved services or products.
If there are changes in the Franchise Operator or General Manager in the future, the new individual must also enroll in, attend, and successfully complete the necessary parts of the Initial Training Program. In these subsequent training instances, Fitstop reserves the right to charge its then-current Training Fee. This ensures that all operators and managers are properly trained in Fitstop's methods and standards, maintaining consistency across all franchise locations.