How many members of the initial management team receive Fitstop's 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
that we will provide to you and up to two (2) additional individuals at our corporate training location (or headquarters), currently located in California (which we refer to as our "Corporate Training"); and (iii) onsite training, assistance and support that you, your management, you, your initial management team and our Franchised Business personnel that will be involved in the initial operations (the "Initial Trainee Team") must participate and complete to our satisfaction (the "Initial On-Site Training"), which we may expect to provide at or around the time of Franchised Business has its contemplated soft opening.
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, Fitstop provides its initial training program to the franchisee and up to two additional members of the initial management team. This training is designed to equip the franchisee and their key personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully operate a Fitstop franchise.
The initial training program consists of three components: Remote Training, Corporate Training, and Initial On-Site Training. Remote Training is accessible online and includes video instruction. Corporate Training takes place at Fitstop's headquarters in California, and Initial On-Site Training occurs at the franchisee's premises around the time of the soft opening.
Fitstop may require the franchisee to meet certain pre-conditions before attending Corporate Training or receiving Initial On-Site Training. These conditions include expending the required amounts on marketing and pre-opening sales activities, establishing an EFT account, obtaining required insurance coverages, and providing completed copies of agreements and contracts. The Initial On-Site Training is typically completed by the franchisee, their management, and the initial staff of Authorized Instructors, collectively known as the "Initial Training Team."