Who does Focalpoint Coaching train for the Focalpoint Coaching franchise?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
chise Agreement. (Franchise Agreement − Section 2.D.)
Training
If this is your first FocalPoint Franchised Business, then before the Franchised Business opens for business, we will train you (or your managing owner) or your Business Manager on operating a FocalPoint Franchised Business. We will provide approximately 44 hours of training either online or in-person, in our sole discretion (although the specific number of hours depends on our opinion of your experience and needs). We will use the Operations Manual and various instructional 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.
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, the company trains franchisees (or their managing owner) and/or their Business Manager on operating a Focalpoint Coaching franchise. This initial training is required before the Franchised Business opens. Focalpoint Coaching may also require Associates and non-coaching employees to complete initial and ongoing training programs.
The initial training program consists of approximately 44 hours of training, which can be conducted either online or in-person, at Focalpoint Coaching's discretion. The specific number of training hours may vary based on Focalpoint Coaching's assessment of the franchisee's experience and needs. The training utilizes the Operations Manual and various instructional materials. If the franchisee (or their managing owner) or their Business Manager does not complete the initial training to Focalpoint Coaching's satisfaction, the Franchise Agreement may be terminated, and a portion of the initial franchise fee may be refunded.
The franchisee is responsible for all travel and living expenses, as well as wages and workers' compensation insurance for their employees, when attending training. However, if the initial training is conducted in person, Focalpoint Coaching will cover the cost of supplied food and reasonable lodging expenses for the attendees while they are participating in the training program. The FDD also mentions that Focalpoint Coaching may charge a fee for training Associates and non-coaching employees, so franchisees should budget accordingly.