Who is responsible for the costs associated with continuing education or training programs to maintain personal training certifications for Fly Fitness coaches?

According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely responsible for covering the costs of continuing education or training programs required for their coaches (and themselves, if they provide fitness instruction) to maintain their personal training certifications. This requirement is outlined within the franchise agreement, emphasizing the franchisee's financial obligation to ensure that all coaches stay certified through ongoing education.

This means that as a Fly Fitness franchisee, you must budget for these expenses, which can vary depending on the certification requirements and the chosen programs. These costs are in addition to the initial expenses of obtaining certifications for coaches within 90 days of hiring. The franchisor maintains the right to approve the nationally recognized organizations that issue these certifications, adding a layer of quality control but also potentially limiting the franchisee's choice of training programs.

Ensuring that coaches maintain their certifications is crucial for upholding the Fly Fitness brand standards and providing quality fitness instruction. Failure to comply with this requirement could be a breach of the franchise agreement. Therefore, franchisees need to proactively manage their coaches' certification needs and allocate sufficient resources for their continuing education.