Who is responsible for the travel and living expenses of associates and non-coaching employees attending Focalpoint Coaching training?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are responsible for all related travel and living expenses and wages incurred in connection with you and your Associates, non-coaching employees and any other employees attending these training programs.
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.)
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the travel, living, and wage expenses incurred by themselves, their associates, and non-coaching employees when attending training programs. This includes the costs associated with traveling to and from the training facility or any designated location, as well as wages and worker's compensation insurance for employees during training. However, if the initial training is conducted in person, Focalpoint Coaching will cover the costs of supplied food and reasonable lodging expenses for the franchisee and their attendees while they are participating in the initial training program.
This means that while Focalpoint Coaching provides the training itself, the franchisee must budget for the additional costs of sending staff to training. These costs can include transportation, accommodation, meals (outside of what Focalpoint Coaching provides during initial in-person training), and the wages that must be paid to employees while they are in training rather than working in the business.
Prospective Focalpoint Coaching franchisees should consider these expenses when evaluating the overall cost of the franchise. It is important to factor in the potential number of associates and non-coaching employees who may require training, as well as the frequency and location of training programs, to accurately estimate these ongoing costs. Understanding these financial responsibilities is crucial for making an informed decision about investing in a Focalpoint Coaching franchise.