What is the definition of 'Classroom Training' within the Fitstop initial training program?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ent, Sections 4, 11 and 16)
We will provide our initial training program comprised of: (i) certain "Classroom Training" that you and any individual you wish to serve as a Designated Manager (as defined in this Disclosure Document) will have remote access to and must view and/or otherwise complete online via video instruction or other learning management system we designate to (a) monitor/track participation and progress, and/or (b) test competency levels, if and as we determine appropriate (collectively, the "Remote Training"); (ii) training
that we will provide to you and up to two (2) additional individuals at our corporate training location (or headquarters), currently located in California (which we refer to as our "Corporate Training"); and (iii) onsite training, assistance and support that you, your management, you, your initial management team and our Franchised Business personnel that will be involved in the initial operations (the "Initial Trainee Team") must participate and complete to our satisfaction (the "Initial On-Site Training"), which we may expect to provide at or around the time of Franchised Business has its contemplated soft opening.
-
- Use of Remote Training for Certain Instruction. Certain portions of the Classroom Training hours (as detailed in the Chart below) may involve instruction provided by video or other digital technology while at our designated corporate training location.
-
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–35)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program includes 'Classroom Training'. This training is accessible remotely and must be viewed or completed online by the franchisee and any individual serving as a Designated Manager. The training is delivered via video instruction or another learning management system that Fitstop designates. This system is used to monitor participation and progress, and to test competency levels, as Fitstop deems appropriate. Certain portions of the Classroom Training may involve instruction provided by video or other digital technology while at Fitstop's designated corporate training location.
In practical terms, this means that prospective Fitstop franchisees and their designated managers will need to engage with online training modules as part of their initial preparation. This remote training is a mandatory component, and Fitstop uses the learning management system to track engagement and assess understanding of the material. The FDD specifies that the Classroom Training is part of the Remote Training.
Fitstop also provides Corporate Training at its headquarters in California, as well as on-site training at the franchisee's location. The initial training program is subject to change without notice to reflect updates in the materials, methods and Manuals, as well as changes in personnel. The subjects taught and the time periods allocated for each subject may vary based on the experience of the people being trained.