What staffing levels are required for a Focalpoint Coaching franchised business?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
this Agreement or otherwise by means other than automatic debit (e.g., by check) whenever Franchisor deems appropriate, and Franchisee agrees to comply with Franchisor's payment instructions.
4. TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE.
A. INITIAL TRAINING.
If this is Franchisee's first FocalPoint Franchised Business, then before the Franchised Business begins operating, Franchisor will train Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is an Entity, Franchisee's Managing Owner) or Franchisee's manager-level employee who Franchisor approves (the "Business Manager") on the material aspects of operating a FocalPoint Franchised Business. Franchisor will provide the initial training program either online or in-person, in its sole discretion. If the initial training program is provided in-person, it will be at a designated training facility of Franchisor's choice. Franchisee shall notify Franchisor in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the initial training program the name of the individual who will attend the initial training program.
Franchisor will provide initial training for Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is an Entity, Franchisee's Managing Owner) or Franchisee's Business Manager.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee (or the Managing Owner if the franchisee is an entity) or a manager-level employee approved by Focalpoint Coaching, referred to as the "Business Manager," must be trained on the material aspects of operating the franchised business. If the franchisee hires Associates, the franchisee must pay the current training fee for those Associates within five days of hiring.
Focalpoint Coaching may also require the franchisee (or the Managing Owner), the Business Manager, and other experienced employees to attend and complete training courses periodically. The franchisee is responsible for covering all travel and living expenses incurred by themselves, their Associates, non-coaching employees, and any other employees during these training courses and programs.
While the FDD specifies required training for certain roles, it does not state explicitly the minimum or maximum number of employees needed to operate a Focalpoint Coaching franchise. Therefore, staffing levels may vary depending on the franchisee's business plan and growth strategy. A prospective franchisee should discuss recommended staffing levels with Focalpoint Coaching to understand better the personnel needed for successful operation.