What happens if I, as a Focalpoint Coaching franchisee, cannot complete the initial training to Focalpoint Coaching's satisfaction?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
structional materials as we conduct the initial training program. If you (or your managing owner) or your Business Manager cannot complete initial training to our satisfaction, we may terminate the Franchise Agreement and may refund you a portion of the initial franchise fee. (See Item 5) (Franchise Agreement − Section 4.A.)
You must pay us an initial training fee in the amount of $16,950 when you sign the Franchise Agreement. (See Item 5) Additional people beyond the first attendee may attend initial training if you pay our then current training charge for each additional person. (See Item 6) You must pay us our then current training fee (plus any applicable taxes) within 5 days of hiring or retaining an Associate for the Associate training program. (See Item 6) You must pay for all travel and living expenses that you (or your managing owner), your Associates and your employees incur and for your employees' wages and workers' compensation insurance in traveling to and from our training facility or the location we designate. If initial training is in person, we will pay all supplied food and reasonable lodging expenses of your attendees only while participating in the initial training program. (Franchise Agreement − Section 4.A.)
Training will occur after you sign the Franchise Agreement and while you are developing the Franchised Business. You (or your managing owner) or your Business Manager must complete initial training to our satisfaction before you may open and begin operating your Franchised Business. We plan to be flexible in scheduling training to accommodate our personnel, you, and your personnel. As of the date of th
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you (or your managing owner) or your Business Manager cannot complete the initial training program to Focalpoint Coaching's satisfaction, Focalpoint Coaching has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement. In this case, you may receive a refund of a portion of the initial franchise fee. Item 5 of the FDD provides further details on the initial franchise fee. Section 4.A. of the Franchise Agreement also contains additional information.
Initial training is a crucial step, and you (or your managing owner) or your Business Manager must complete it to Focalpoint Coaching's satisfaction before you can open and begin operating your Focalpoint Coaching franchise. The initial training fee is $16,950, payable when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The training program consists of approximately 44 hours of training, which Focalpoint Coaching will provide either online or in-person, depending on their opinion of your experience and needs.
Focalpoint Coaching aims to be flexible in scheduling training to accommodate their personnel, you, and your personnel. However, failure to meet their standards during training can lead to the termination of your Franchise Agreement and a potential partial refund of your initial franchise fee. This underscores the importance of thorough preparation and active participation in the training program to ensure you meet Focalpoint Coaching's requirements for operating a franchise.