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What sections of the Fitstop Franchise Agreement relate to the initial training program?

Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

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B. Initial Training Program (Franchise Agreement, 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.

    1. 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.
    1. 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").

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 discussed in Sections 4, 11, and 16 of the Franchise Agreement. Fitstop provides an initial training program that includes Remote Training, Corporate Training, and Initial On-Site Training.

The Remote Training consists of 'Classroom Training' that the franchisee and their Designated Manager must complete online through video instruction or a learning management system. Corporate Training is held at Fitstop's corporate training location in California for the franchisee and up to two additional individuals. Initial On-Site Training is provided at or around the time of the Franchised Business's soft opening and must be completed by the franchisee, their management, and the initial trainee team.

Fitstop may require the franchisee to meet certain pre-conditions before attending Corporate Training or receiving Initial On-Site Training. These conditions include expending required amounts on marketing and pre-opening sales activities, establishing an EFT Account, obtaining required insurance coverages, and providing signed copies of agreements attached to the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with completing the Remote Training, Corporate Training, and Initial On-Site Training, including personnel wages.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.