For a second Hyper Kidz franchise opening, can the duration of the on-site representative's visit be reduced?
Hyper_Kidz Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ience in the subject he/she is teaching, and less than one year of experience with us or our Affiliate.
For the opening of your Hyper Kidz Business, we will provide you with one of our trained representatives. The trained representative will provide on-site pre-opening and opening training, supervision, and assistance to you for up to 14 days around your Hyper Kidz Business's opening. If you request additional days of on-site opening assistance, you must pay our then-current per diem fee (currently $250) for each additional day of opening assistance provided, and you must reimburse our representative's
expenses for the additional days, including travel, lodging and meals. If you are opening your second (or later) Franchised Business, we h
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–33)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Hyper Kidz's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, when opening your first Hyper Kidz location, the franchisor will provide a trained representative for on-site pre-opening and opening training, supervision, and assistance for up to 14 days. However, if you are opening a second or subsequent Hyper Kidz location, the franchisor has the right to reduce the duration of the representative's visit or even choose not to provide any opening assistance at all.
This means that franchisees opening multiple locations may not receive the same level of support as first-time franchisees. This could impact the initial setup and training process for the new location, potentially requiring the franchisee to rely more on their own experience and resources. It is important to note that the FDD does not specify the criteria Hyper Kidz uses to determine whether or not to reduce or eliminate this assistance.
For prospective multi-unit franchisees, this policy highlights the importance of building a strong, capable team and developing robust training programs to ensure consistent operations across all locations. It would be prudent to discuss with Hyper Kidz what factors they consider when deciding to reduce or eliminate on-site support for subsequent openings. Understanding their expectations and potential alternatives for support will be crucial for planning and budgeting for future expansions.