Can Fitstop require a franchisee to ensure that at least two individuals complete all Initial Training Program components before opening?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Any individual that you determine to engage and appoint as the individual that will handle the day-to-day operations and management of your Franchised Business (which we refer to as a Designated Manager or General Manager in this Disclosure Document) must participate in and complete all components of the initial training program that we designate, and we may require that you ensure at least two (2) such individuals (including you or, if Franchisee is a business entity, the Franchise Operator) complete all Initial Training Program components prior to opening your initial Franchised Business.
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 may require franchisees to ensure that at least two individuals complete all Initial Training Program components before opening their initial Franchised Business. These individuals include the Designated Manager or General Manager who will handle the day-to-day operations. If the franchisee is a business entity, the Franchise Operator must also complete the training.
This requirement ensures that the franchisee has adequately trained personnel to manage and operate the Fitstop franchise effectively from the outset. Having at least two trained individuals provides a backup and ensures operational continuity, which can be crucial during the initial stages of the business.
The franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with completing the training, including wages for the personnel involved. Failing to complete the required initial training to Fitstop's satisfaction may result in default and potential termination of the Franchise Agreement if the default is not cured.