Is the Fitstop franchisee solely responsible for personnel wages incurred in connection with completing the appropriate Corporate Training?

According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is indeed solely responsible for all personnel wages incurred during Remote Training, Corporate Training, and Initial On-Site Training. This includes the wages for the franchisee themselves and any personnel they send for training.

This means that in addition to the direct costs of training, such as training fees, travel, and accommodation, a Fitstop franchisee must also budget for the wages of their staff while they are undergoing training. This can be a significant expense, especially if the franchisee sends multiple employees for training or if the training period is lengthy.

For example, if a franchisee sends two employees to a week-long Corporate Training and pays each employee $15 per hour, the wage costs alone could amount to $1,200 (40 hours x $15/hour x 2 employees). This cost is in addition to any training fees Fitstop may charge. Therefore, prospective Fitstop franchisees should carefully consider these personnel costs when evaluating the overall investment required to start and operate a franchise.