What is the definition of 'Instructor Training' 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, 'Instructor Training' is defined as the role-specific training courses designated to teach and inform a prospective instructor how to conduct fitness training and classes. This training uses a format and curriculum consistent with Fitstop's current System standards and specifications.
To become an Authorized Instructor at a Fitstop franchise, individuals must meet two criteria. First, they need to demonstrate that they possess all appropriate licenses, certifications, or approvals to serve as a 'Personal Trainer' or equivalent role, as required by the laws and regulations of the location where the Franchised Business operates. Second, they must successfully complete Fitstop's Instructor Training.
Fitstop's standard franchise offering includes System Instructor Training for up to five individuals, including the franchisee or its 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 or fees charged for these initial trainees. Further details about the Instructor Training are available in Items 7, 8, and 11 of the FDD.