What kind of training program must a Hyper Kidz franchisee establish for its employees?
Hyper_Kidz Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You shall establish at the Hyper Kidz Business for all employees a training program meeting the standards prescribed by us.
11.7.4 During the term of this Agreement, we shall not directly or indirectly employ or seek to employ any person who is employed by you or by any entity controlled by you nor induce any such person to leave said employment without your prior written consent.
11.7.5 Employee Background Check.
Franchisee shall conduct a background review of every prospective employee's criminal history and any other histories (such as motor vehicle and/or credit histories) that are required by state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances and/or that Franchisee determines to be necessary and appropriate, prior to hiring.
Franchisee shall not hire any prospective employee for any position involving entrance on or into private property if such prospective employee's background review indicates, in Franchisee's sole discretion, a propensity for violence, dishonesty, negligent, reckless, or careless behavior, or a conviction for any crime reasonably related to the prospective employee's employment including, but not limited to, you shall not employ anyone who has been convicted of a sex crime or a crime against a child.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Hyper Kidz Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must implement a training program for their employees that adheres to the standards and procedures prescribed by Hyper Kidz. Franchisees are responsible for maintaining a staff of trained employees sufficient to operate the Hyper Kidz Business in accordance with the franchise agreement. Hyper Kidz also furnishes guidance to franchisees with respect to establishing and conducting employee training programs at the Hyper Kidz Business. This guidance is provided, at Hyper Kidz's discretion, in the form of the Operations Manual, bulletins, written reports and recommendations, other written materials (including by email), periodic telephonic consultations, or in-person consultations at Hyper Kidz's offices or at the franchisee's Hyper Kidz Business.
Hyper Kidz may require franchisees to obtain confidentiality and noncompetition agreements from certain employees. Franchisees are required to conduct a background review of every prospective employee's criminal history and any other histories (such as motor vehicle and/or credit histories) that are required by state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances and/or that Franchisee determines to be necessary and appropriate, prior to hiring. Franchisees cannot hire any prospective employee for any position involving entrance on or into private property if such prospective employee's background review indicates a propensity for violence, dishonesty, negligent, reckless, or careless behavior, or a conviction for any crime reasonably related to the prospective employee's employment including, but not limited to, you shall not employ anyone who has been convicted of a sex crime or a crime against a child.
Franchisees are exclusively responsible for the terms of their employees' employment, compensation, and proper training in the Hyper Kidz Business operation. Hyper Kidz employees are not considered employees of the franchisor in any manner. Hyper Kidz training for franchisee employees is geared to impart the procedures, protocols, systems, and operations of a Hyper Kidz Business and does not reflect any employment relationship between Hyper Kidz and such employees.