What expenses does Focalpoint Coaching cover for Associates and Business Managers attending initial training?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
| Training Fee (Associates and Business Managers) | $16,950 per person | Immediately upon receipt of invoice | You must pay us an initial training fee of $16,950 for each Associate you hire or retain and for new Business Managers who we approve. You must pay for all travel and living expenses for your attendees, except that we will cover all supplied food and reasonable lodging expenses while the attendee |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 14–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a $16,950 training fee for each Associate or Business Manager they send to initial training. In addition to this fee, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel and living expenses for their attendees. However, Focalpoint Coaching will cover the costs of all supplied food and reasonable lodging expenses while the attendee participates in the initial training program.
This means that while Focalpoint Coaching provides the training program and covers some of the on-site expenses like food and lodging, the franchisee needs to budget for transportation costs (flights, train tickets, car rentals), and any additional living expenses not covered by the lodging provided during the training. This could include expenses like travel to and from the training location, and any meals or incidentals not included in the supplied food.
For a prospective Focalpoint Coaching franchisee, this highlights the importance of carefully estimating the full cost of training new personnel. While the franchisor covers food and lodging during the initial training, the franchisee remains responsible for the initial training fee of $16,950 per person, plus all travel-related costs. These costs can add up quickly, especially if the franchisee is located far from the training location or if they are sending multiple employees for training.