Is the Fitstop franchisee responsible for all costs and expenses for their personnel to attend the training?

According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by themselves and their personnel related to completing the required training programs. This includes Remote Training, Corporate Training, and Initial On-Site Training. These expenses specifically include personnel and trainee wages.

This means that a prospective Fitstop franchisee needs to budget not only for their own travel, accommodation, and wages during training but also for the wages of any personnel they send for training. This can significantly increase the initial investment required to start the franchise. The franchisee should factor in the number of personnel requiring training and the duration of each training type to estimate these costs accurately.

In addition to the initial training, Fitstop may require franchisees and their Designated Managers to attend annual additional or refresher courses, as well as remedial training. For these additional training sessions, Fitstop may charge a Training Fee, currently at $500 per day per trainer, and the franchisee remains responsible for all expenses incurred in attending these sessions. This ongoing cost should be considered when evaluating the long-term financial viability of the franchise.