Is there a fee for the Focalpoint Coaching training program for Associates?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ger, if applicable, does not feel sufficiently trained in the operation of a FocalPoint Franchised Business, then Franchisee (or Franchisee's Managing Owner) will be deemed to have been trained sufficiently to operate a FocalPoint Franchised Business.
Franchisee agrees to pay to Franchisor the then current fee (plus any applicable taxes) for the training program for Associates within five (5) days after Franchisee hires or retains an Associate. Franchisor will provide the training program for Associates at a designated training facility of Franchisor's choice.
B. ONGOING TRAINING.
Franchisor may require Franchisee (or Franchisee's Managing Owner), the Business Manager and/or other previously trained and experienced employees to attend and complete satisfactorily various training courses that Franchisor periodically chooses to provide either online or in-person at the times and locations that Franchisor designates. Franchisor may charge reasonable registration or similar fees for these courses. Besides attending these courses, Franchisor may require Franchisee to attend an annual national meeting of all FocalPoint Franchised Business franchise owners at a location Franchisor designates, and an annual regional meeting of FocalPoint Franchised Business franchise owners at a location Franchisor designates. Franchisor will not require in-person attendance for more than five (5) days during any calendar year.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a training fee for Associates. Specifically, Focalpoint Coaching franchisees agree to pay the then-current fee (plus any applicable taxes) for the training program for Associates within five days after hiring or retaining an Associate. The training program will be provided at a designated training facility chosen by Focalpoint Coaching.
Additionally, Focalpoint Coaching may charge reasonable fees for training Associates and non-coaching employees in their initial and ongoing training programs. Franchisees are also responsible for covering all travel and living expenses incurred by themselves and their Associates, non-coaching employees, or any other employees during these training courses and programs.
Furthermore, franchisees must pay an additional Initial Marketing Fee and CRM Setup Fee for each Associate they retain or hire. The Initial Marketing Fee of $2,950 (plus applicable taxes) contributes to Focalpoint Coaching's costs associated with direct marketing for clients for the franchisee's business. The CRM Setup Fee of $1,000 (plus applicable taxes) supports Focalpoint Coaching's initial setup procedures for the customer relationship management system.