What is the definition of 'Remote Training' within the Fitstop initial training program?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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
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, Remote Training is defined as 'Classroom Training' that the franchisee and any designated manager will have remote access to. This training must be viewed or completed online through video instruction or another learning management system that Fitstop designates. The purpose of this system is to monitor participation and progress, and to test competency levels, as Fitstop deems appropriate.
This Remote Training is a component of the overall Initial Training Program that Fitstop provides to new franchisees. The Initial Training Program also includes Corporate Training at Fitstop's headquarters and Initial On-Site Training at the franchisee's location. The FDD specifies that instructional materials, including remote training modules and content, will be provided to the franchisee and used as necessary throughout the Initial Training Program.
Fitstop may condition the franchisee's ability to attend Corporate Training or receive Initial On-Site Training based on certain pre-conditions. These pre-conditions include expending required amounts on marketing and pre-opening sales activities, establishing an EFT account, obtaining required insurance coverages, and providing signed copies of agreements and contracts. Franchisees are also responsible for all costs and expenses associated with completing Remote Training, Corporate Training, and Initial On-Site Training, including wages for personnel and other trainees.
Prospective Fitstop franchisees should be aware that the initial training program is subject to change without notice to reflect updates in 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. Failure to complete all required initial training to Fitstop's satisfaction may result in default and termination of the Franchise Agreement.