What is the process if a Fitstop franchisee requests additional training beyond what is described in the Agreement?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
4.5 If, at any time, you request or we determine that you require any additional training beyond what this Agreement describes herein, we will provide at our then-current training fee (our "Training Fee") for the kind of training or instruction requested by you or required hereunder (collectively, the "Additional Training"), which will be set forth and updated in the Manual(s) from time to time as we determine appropirate.
4.6 We may convene seminars and supplementary trainings for the network of franchisees whenever we reasonably consider it necessary or appropriate.
The location, agenda, duration, and all procedures and formats of each seminar and supplementary training are determined by us.
You and your General Manager must attend all seminars and supplementary trainings and you are solely responsible for the payment of all fees and costs related to seminars and supplementary trainings.
- 4.7 We may convene meetings, conferences and annual conventions for franchisees or groups of franchisees.
We will determine the location, agenda, duration and all procedures and formats of each meeting, conference and annual convention.
We will give you reasonable written notice of meetings, conferences and annual conventions.
You and your General Manager must attend all meetings, conferences and annual conventions and you are solely responsible for the payment of all fees and costs related to meetings, conferences and annual conventions.
To assist you in managing the costs of the annual convention, you will remit a monthly contribution to the convention as described more fully below in this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee requests additional training beyond what is outlined in the Franchise Agreement, Fitstop will provide it at their then-current training fee, referred to as the "Training Fee." The specific details of this additional training, including the content and cost, will be set forth and updated in the Fitstop manuals, as Fitstop deems appropriate.
Fitstop also has the option to conduct seminars and supplementary training sessions for its network of franchisees whenever they consider it reasonably necessary or appropriate. The location, agenda, duration, procedures, and formats of these sessions are determined by Fitstop. Franchisees and their General Managers are required to attend all seminars and supplementary training, and the franchisee is responsible for covering all associated fees and costs.
Additionally, Fitstop may organize meetings, conferences, and annual conventions for franchisees or groups of franchisees. Fitstop determines the location, agenda, duration, procedures, and formats for these events and will provide franchisees with reasonable written notice. Attendance at these meetings, conferences, and annual conventions is mandatory for franchisees and their General Managers, with the franchisee bearing the responsibility for all related fees and costs. To help manage the expenses of the annual convention, franchisees will make monthly contributions as detailed elsewhere in the agreement.