Where does Fly Fitness designate the location for mandatory additional training?
Fly_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
If we require it, you must attend mandatory training programs that we offer for up to three (3) days each year, and an annual conference or national business meeting for up to three (3) days each year, at a location we designate. Failure to attend mandatory training, including an annual conference or business meeting is a default under the Franchise Agreement. We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for tuition and/or attendance for all additional training programs, including the annual business meeting or conference. You must also pay your transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses to attend any mandatory training program. If you fail to attend any mandatory training program, you are required to obtain the training at a location we designate, at your sole cost, which includes tuition at the then-current rate, plus all of your travel costs and our trainer's travel costs.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the location for mandatory additional training programs is designated by Fly Fitness. Franchisees are required to attend these programs, which can last up to three days each year, as well as an annual business meeting or franchisee conference, also up to three days each year, at a location determined by Fly Fitness.
Failure to attend mandatory additional training or the annual business meeting can result in a default under the Franchise Agreement. Fly Fitness retains the right to charge a reasonable fee for tuition and/or attendance for these additional training programs, including the annual business meeting or conference. Franchisees are also responsible for covering their own transportation, lodging, meals, and other related expenses when attending any mandatory training program.
If a franchisee fails to attend a mandatory training program, they are required to obtain the training at a location designated by Fly Fitness. In this case, the franchisee is responsible for all costs, including tuition at the then-current rate, their own travel expenses, and the travel costs of Fly Fitness's trainer. This highlights the importance of attending scheduled mandatory training to avoid incurring additional expenses.