What is the relationship between the Fly Fitness franchisee's training expenses (Item 7) and the franchisor's pre-opening obligations (Item 11)?
Fly_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Before you open your Franchised Business, we will:
- f. provide you with initial training. We will determine, in our sole discretion, whether you satisfactorily complete the initial training. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 7.1, 7.2).
At the opening of your Franchised Business, we will provide a trainer for on-site training, supervision and assistance with daily operations and local marketing and grand opening. On-site training will be for up to five (5) days at no additional cost to you.
We may conduct mandatory or optional additional training programs, including an annual conference or national business meeting. 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.
In addition to the requirements of Section 7.4 hereof, Franchisee, at Franchisee's sole expense, shall ensure that Franchisee's coaches (and Franchisee or Principal if providing fitness instruction) attend any required continuing education or training programs to maintain their personal training certifications.
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor has specific pre-opening obligations related to training, and the franchisee also bears certain training-related expenses. Fly Fitness will provide initial training to the franchisee and will determine if the franchisee satisfactorily completes this training. Additionally, at the opening of the franchised business, Fly Fitness will provide a trainer for on-site training, supervision, and assistance with daily operations, local marketing, and the grand opening, for up to five days at no additional cost to the franchisee.
However, Fly Fitness may also conduct mandatory or optional additional training programs, including an annual conference or national business meeting. If Fly Fitness requires attendance, the franchisee must attend mandatory training programs for up to three days each year, and an annual conference or national business meeting for up to three days each year, at a location Fly Fitness designates. Failure to attend mandatory training is a default under the Franchise Agreement. Fly Fitness reserves the right to impose a reasonable fee for tuition and/or attendance for all additional training programs, including the annual business meeting or conference.
The franchisee is responsible for transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses to attend any mandatory training program. If the franchisee fails to attend any mandatory training program, they are required to obtain the training at a location Fly Fitness designates, at the franchisee's sole cost, including tuition at the then-current rate, plus all travel costs for both the franchisee and Fly Fitness's trainer. Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring that their coaches (and the franchisee or principal, if providing fitness instruction) attend any required continuing education or training programs to maintain their personal training certifications, at the franchisee's sole expense.
In summary, while Fly Fitness provides initial and on-site training as part of its pre-opening obligations, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with additional mandatory training, including travel, lodging, and tuition. The franchisee is also responsible for the ongoing training and certification of their employees, highlighting the importance of budgeting for continuous training and development within the Fly Fitness franchise model.