Who is responsible for the travel and personal expenses of a replacement manager attending Fly Fitness training?

According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the travel and personal expenses of a replacement manager attending training. The franchisor reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for initial training provided to any manager appointed after the franchise opens, with the franchisor's approval. The current fee for training a replacement manager is $400 per trainer per day.

This means that if a Fly Fitness franchisee needs to replace a manager and have the new manager trained, they will incur the cost of the training fee ($400 per trainer per day) as well as all travel and personal expenses for the replacement manager. These expenses include transportation, lodging, and meals. This is in addition to the initial training included in the franchise fee for up to three people.

Franchisees should factor in these potential costs when budgeting for ongoing operations, as manager turnover is a common occurrence in many businesses. It is important to note that the franchisor's approval is required for any manager appointed after the initial opening, suggesting that Fly Fitness maintains some control over the qualifications and training of management personnel. This policy ensures that replacement managers are adequately trained to uphold Fly Fitness standards, but it also places the financial burden of that training on the franchisee.