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What does Fly To Fit provide regarding hiring and training employees?

Fly_To_Fit Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

  • B. Hiring and training employees. We will provide you with our suggested staffing levels (Section 5.2), suggested guidelines for hiring employees (Section 5.2), operational instructions in the Manual which you can use as part of training new employees (Section 5.3), and our initial training program described below.

Our opening support (as described below) includes assisting you in training employees.

All hiring decisions and conditions of employment are your sole responsibility.

Training classes will be scheduled in accordance with the needs of new franchisees. We anticipate holding training classes in advance of the opening of the franchisee's location, doing so remotely, at a corporate location, and at the franchisee's location once sufficient build-out has been completed and close to being open, as elaborated on in the additional questions below. This may change as we start to bring on more franchisees.

The instruction materials consist primarily of our Onboarding Checklist which contains links organized by section for all applicable written procedures, training videos, learning checks referred to as Knowledge Reviews (automatically graded with correct answers provided, with a structure in place requiring successful completion via a minimum score threshold), and a shadowing/coaching checklist and approval process all required to successfully and fully complete the necessary training. Additional instructional material will be provided consisting of additional similar training (additional procedures, additional video training, additional checklists, etc.) for "higher-level" functions required of the franchisee and/or the individual acting as the owner/operator and/or manager of the franchisee.

Training classes will be led by the franchisor(s) and/or its delegate(s), such as a corporateemployed, tenured individual who has been delegated to lead some or all aspects of training (i.e. a manager / assistant manager / senior employee who works at a corporate (franchisor) location). Some aspects of training classes will be self-directed and led by the franchisee themselves as they follow the training structure in place which would include video training and the aforementioned instructional materials created by the franchisor/corporate (so in that sense, it is still being led by the franchisor/corporate/its delegate(s), just done remotely and/or by pre-recorded materials listed in the Onboarding/Training structure).

There is no fee for up to 2 people to attend training. You must pay the travel and living expenses of your employees or managers attending training.

You must attend training. You may send any additional persons to training that you want (up to the maximum described above). You must complete training to our satisfaction at least four weeks before opening your business. You will be required to pass a test which evaluates your understanding for the content and franchise operating content as covered in the training program. Should you fail to pass the test or complete the initial training, we have the right to terminate the franchise agreement with no refund of the initial franchise fee.

Your business must at all times be under your on-site supervision or under the on-site supervision of a general manager who has completed our training program. If you need to send a new general manager to our training program, we will charge a fee, which is currently $350 per day. Otherwise, we do not currently require additional training programs or refresher courses, but we have the right to do so.

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–30)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Fly To Fit's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Fly To Fit offers support to franchisees both before and after opening their business. Prior to opening, Fly To Fit provides an initial training program. After opening, Fly To Fit will provide suggested staffing levels, guidelines for hiring employees, and operational instructions in the Brand Standards Manual for training new employees. Fly To Fit also offers opening support to assist in training employees.

The initial training program utilizes an Onboarding Checklist with links to written procedures, training videos, and Knowledge Reviews. The Knowledge Reviews are automatically graded and require a minimum score for successful completion. The training also includes a shadowing/coaching checklist and approval process. Additional training materials will be provided for higher-level functions required of the franchisee, owner/operator, or manager.

Training classes are led by the franchisor or a delegate, such as a corporate-employed individual. Delegates typically have at least one year of experience and have successfully completed their own training and facilitated training for others. Some training aspects are self-directed, using video training and instructional materials created by Fly To Fit. Franchisees must attend training and may send additional people, but they must pay for their travel and living expenses. Franchisees must complete training to Fly To Fit's satisfaction at least four weeks before opening their business and pass a test. Failure to pass the test or complete training can result in termination of the franchise agreement with no refund of the initial franchise fee.

The franchisee or a trained general manager must supervise the business. If a new general manager needs training, Fly To Fit charges a fee, currently $350 per day. Fly To Fit may offer additional training programs or refresher courses in the future. However, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for all hiring decisions and employment conditions.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.