Who is responsible for incidental expenses related to additional training or attendance at Fly Fitness's national business meeting or annual convention?
Fly_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs from time to time.
If we require it, you must participate in additional training for up to three (3) days per year, at a location we designate.
We may also require you to attend a national business meeting or annual convention for up to three (3) days per year, at a location we designate.
We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for all additional training programs, including the national business meeting or annual convention.
You are responsible for any and all incidental expenses incurred by you and your personnel in connection with additional training or attendance at Franchisor's national business meeting or annual convention, including, without limitation, costs of travel, lodging, meals, and wages.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 8–14)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for all incidental expenses incurred by them and their personnel related to additional training programs or attendance at the national business meeting or annual convention. These expenses include, but are not limited to, the costs of travel, lodging, meals, and wages.
Fly Fitness may offer mandatory or optional additional training programs from time to time, and if required, franchisees must participate in additional training for up to three days per year at a location designated by Fly Fitness. Franchisees may also be required to attend a national business meeting or annual convention for up to three days per year at a location Fly Fitness designates. Fly Fitness reserves the right to impose a reasonable fee for these additional training programs, meetings, or conventions.
This means that in addition to any fees Fly Fitness charges for the training or convention itself, franchisees must also budget for and cover all associated costs for themselves and their employees. These costs can potentially be significant, especially if travel is involved, and should be factored into the overall cost of operating a Fly Fitness franchise.