What is the definition of 'Instructor Criteria' according to the Fitstop FDD?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
The only individuals that may actually provide fitness training and instruction (the primary Approved Services) at the Franchised Business (each, an "Authorized Instructor") must: (i) demonstrate that they have all appropriate licenses, certifications or approval to serve as a "Personal Trainer" or equivalent role under the laws and regulations where the Franchised Business is located; and (ii) successfully complete our role-specific training course(s) that are designated to teach and inform a prospective instructor with respect to conducting fitness training and classes in a format and using a curriculum that is consistent with our then-current System standards and specifications (the "Instructor Training" and collectively with subpart (i), the "Instructor Criteria"). As noted more fully in Item 11 of this Disclosure Document, our standard franchise offering assumes and accounts for us providing the System Instructor Training, which is currently provided remotely via an online learning management system (or "LMS"), in connection with up to (5) individuals – including you or, if Franchisee is an entity, its operating principal (or "Franchise Operator") – prior to the opening of your Franchised Business without charging any additional training tuition or fee(s), as detailed more fully in Items 7, 8 and 11 of this Disclosure Document.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–9)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Instructor Criteria' refers to the requirements that individuals must meet to become authorized fitness trainers at a Fitstop franchise. These criteria ensure that instructors are qualified to deliver fitness training and instruction, which are primary services of the Fitstop franchise.
To meet the Instructor Criteria, individuals must first demonstrate that they possess all necessary licenses, certifications, or approvals to work as a 'Personal Trainer' or in an equivalent role, as mandated by the laws and regulations of the location where the Fitstop franchise operates. Secondly, prospective instructors must successfully complete Fitstop's role-specific training course, known as the 'Instructor Training'. This training is designed to educate instructors on how to conduct fitness training and classes in a manner that aligns with Fitstop's current system standards and curriculum.
The Fitstop FDD also notes that the standard franchise offering includes System Instructor Training for up to five individuals, including the franchisee or the operating principal, before the franchise opens. This training is currently provided remotely through an online learning management system (LMS), and there are no additional tuition fees for these initial trainees. This ensures that each Fitstop location has a core team of instructors who are well-versed in the Fitstop method and standards before commencing operations.