Does Fitstop specify the content covered during the Initial Training Program in this section?
Fitstop Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 4.1 We have expended significant time and resources developing operating procedures, methods, techniques, and or processes that are not generally known to the public that are critical to the Franchise System. We convey this information to you through multiple means including through our training.
- 4.2 You agree to enroll in the training at our headquarters or at such other training center we designate within 14 calendar days of the Effective Date of this Agreement ("Initial Training Program"),
which we will provide to you and up to 2 additional individuals – including any individual you designate to manage the day-to-day operations of the Franchised Buisness (a "General Manager" or "Designated Manager") – without charging any Traiing Fee, provided you and, if applicable, your General Manager attend and complete all components of the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction at the same time prior to (a) the opening your Franchised Business, or (b) otherwise providing the Approved Services and/or Approved Products in any manner.
- 4.3 If, at any time, you have a change in your Franchise Operator and/or any General Manager in the future, such individual must enroll in, attend and successfully complete the requisite components of the Initial Training Program.
We have the right to charge our then-current Training Fee in connection with any training that is provided under this Section.
- 4.4 You must ensure that any Franchised Business personnel that you wish to provide any kind of fitness training/instruction, classes or any other Approved Services that involve fitness training (each, an "Authorized Instructor") participates in and successfully completes our proprietary training program for such instructors (the "Instructor Training") prior to providing any of such Approved Services at or in connection with the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–135)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Fitstop FDD, the content covered during the Initial Training Program is not explicitly detailed in this section. However, it mentions that Fitstop conveys operating procedures, methods, techniques, and processes critical to the Franchise System through multiple means, including training.
The franchisee is required to enroll in the Initial Training Program within 14 calendar days of the Effective Date of the Franchise Agreement. This training is provided at Fitstop's headquarters or another designated training center. The training is offered without a Training Fee for the franchisee and up to two additional individuals, including a General Manager, provided they attend and complete all components of the program to Fitstop's satisfaction before opening the Franchised Business or providing Approved Services/Products.
If there is a change in the Franchise Operator or General Manager in the future, the new individual must also enroll in, attend, and successfully complete the necessary parts of the Initial Training Program. Fitstop retains the right to charge a Training Fee for any training provided under this section. Additionally, any Franchised Business personnel who provide fitness training must complete Fitstop's proprietary Instructor Training before offering such services.