Who does the high estimate for Itan initial training expenses assume will complete the training?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Initial Training Expenses: This estimates the Travel Expenses and other costs you will incur to complete our initial training program, which includes: (a) 2 weeks of remote training; (b) 5 days of training at a certified iTAN training facility in San Diego, California; and (c) 5 days of onsite training conducted at your Studio at the time you open. The low estimate assumes only your Managing Owner completes initial training. If you choose to hire a general manager, your general manager must also complete initial training. The high estimate assumes initial training is completed by your Managing Owner and 1 general manager. Your actual training expenses may vary depending on: (a) the number of people you send to training; (b) the distance they must travel; and (c) the level and quality of accommodations, travel and dining selected. The high estimate also includes pre-opening payroll for your general manager during our training program.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the high estimate for initial training expenses, ranging from $2,500 to $9,500, assumes that both the Managing Owner and one general manager complete the initial training program. This program includes two weeks of remote training, five days at a certified iTAN training facility in San Diego, California, and five days of onsite training at the franchisee's studio upon opening.
The document specifies that the actual training expenses may fluctuate based on the number of individuals attending the training, the distance they travel, and the quality of their accommodations, travel, and dining choices. This implies that franchisees who opt to send additional staff members for training or choose more luxurious travel arrangements could face higher expenses than the estimated high range.
Furthermore, the high estimate incorporates pre-opening payroll for the general manager during the training period. This suggests that Itan recognizes the importance of having a trained manager in place before the studio's launch and includes the associated costs in its higher-end estimate. Prospective franchisees should consider these factors when budgeting for their initial investment, particularly if they plan to hire a general manager and want them fully trained before opening.