Are both the franchisee and the Manager required to complete the Kidokinetics initial training program?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee, or if Franchisee is an entity, Franchisee's principals (defined as all holders of an ownership interest, office or directorship in Franchisee and of any entity directly or indirectly controlling Franchisee, and any other person or entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with Franchisee and hereinafter referred to collectively as "Principals") having management responsibility for the Kidokinetics Business and Franchisee's Manager (if different from the Principal) shall attend and complete, to Franchisor's sole and absolute satisfaction, Franchisor's next scheduled initial management training program ("Initial Management Training Program") unless the next scheduled Initial Management Training Program is scheduled within 15 days of the Effective Date of this Agreement in which event Franchisee will attend the next scheduled training program. The Initial Training Program pertains to operation of the Franchised Business. The Initial Management Training Program consists of a course conducted at Franchisor's headquarters, currently in Davie, Florida, or at a location within the vicinity of Franchisor's headquarters. Franchisor reserves the right to designate an alternate location for the Initial Management Training Program. If Franchisee is an entity, it must at all times during the term of this Agreement have a Principal and a Manager who have successfully completed the Initial Management Training Program to Franchisor's sole and complete satisfaction. Franchisee, Franchisee's Principals with management responsibility, and Franchisee's Manager may attend the Initial Management Training Program at no charge prior to opening the Kidokinetics Business ("Initial
- Trainees").
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, both the franchisee (or its principals) and the designated Manager are required to complete the initial training program. Specifically, if the franchisee is an entity, the principals with management responsibility must attend the training. If the franchisee delegates day-to-day operations to a Manager, that Manager must also successfully complete the initial training program. This requirement ensures that both the owner/principal and the person directly managing the Kidokinetics business are adequately trained in the Kidokinetics system.
The initial management training program covers the business and administrative aspects of operating a Kidokinetics franchise, including sales and marketing, financial controls, quality standards, customer service, and record keeping. The training takes place at Kidokinetics's headquarters in Davie, Florida, or another designated location. While Kidokinetics does not charge tuition for the initial training, the franchisee is responsible for all travel, lodging, meals, and wage expenses for themselves and their attendees.
If a franchisee replaces their Manager, the new Manager must also attend and complete the initial training program. Kidokinetics may also require the franchisee, owners, Managers, and other employees to attend refresher or additional training courses periodically. Failure to ensure the Manager is properly trained can lead to the franchisor providing interim management support at the franchisee's expense, with fees amounting to 10% of gross sales during the interim period plus the subsequent three weeks, in addition to regular royalties and brand development fund contributions.