How many people are included in Fitstop's Initial Training Program?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ent, Sections 4, 11 and 16)
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.
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- Use of Remote Training for Certain Instruction. Certain portions of the Classroom Training hours (as detailed in the Chart below) may involve instruction provided by video or other digital technology while at our designated corporate training location.
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- Pre-Conditions to Us Providing Corporate Training or On-Site Initial Training. We may condition your ability to attend our Corporate Training and/or us providing you with any Initial On-Site Training on you: (i) expending the required amounts on the marketing and pre- opening sales activities we designate or otherwise approve in connection with your initial marketing plan, your lead generation efforts and the Initial Training Team's participation in the Initial On-Site Training that will be provided at your Premises; (ii) undertaking all steps to establish and provide us with access to your EFT Account consistent with your Franchise Agreement, including providing Franchisor and/or its designee with a signed and completed copy of the authorization form attached to your Franchise Agreement as an Exhibit, as well as any other authorizations and approvals necessary for us or our designee to access such EFT Account; (iii) demonstrating that you have obtained all required insurance coverages as set forth in this Agreement and our Manual; and (iv) providing us with completed and signed copies of all agreements and contracts that are attached as Exhibits to your Franchise Agreement, to the extent such documents have not been signed or need to be updated or completed at that time (collectively, the "On-Site Training Pre-Conditions").
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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, the initial training program is offered to the franchisee and up to two additional members of their initial management team. Fitstop also requires that any individual who will manage the day-to-day operations of the franchise (Designated Manager or General Manager) must participate in and complete the initial training program. Fitstop may also require that at least two individuals, including the franchisee or Franchise Operator, complete all Initial Training Program components before opening the franchise.
Furthermore, any personnel the franchisee wishes to appoint as an Authorized Instructor must participate in and successfully complete Fitstop's Instructor Training program. These instructors must also attend all portions of the Initial On-Site Training provided to the franchisee and their personnel around the time of the franchise's opening. The FDD also mentions the "Initial Training Team" and the "Initial Trainee Team" must participate and complete the training to Fitstop's satisfaction.
In practical terms, this means a Fitstop franchisee should plan for themselves, their designated manager, and up to two additional management team members to attend the initial training. They must also ensure any staff they want to designate as Authorized Instructors complete the required training programs. The franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with completing the training, including personnel and trainee wages. Failure to ensure all required initial training is completed to Fitstop's satisfaction may result in default and potential termination of the Franchise Agreement.