If remedial training is required due to non-compliance, who may Kidokinetics require to attend?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ics Business. If we conduct an inspection of your Kidokinetics Business and determine you are not operating in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, we may require that you or your operating principal, Manager, managers and other employees attend remedial training that addresses your operational deficiencies. You may also request that we provide additional training (either at corporate headquarters or at your Kidokinetics Business). You must pay us $500 per attendee per day for additional training, and you must pay for airfare, meals, transportation costs, lodging and incidental expenses for all of your training program attendees. If we determine that you are not operating your Kidokinetics Business in compliance with the Franchise Agreement or the Operations Manual, we may require that you or your principal owner, designated managers and other employees attend remedial training. If the training program is conducted at your Kidokinetics Business, you must reimburse us for the expenses we or our representatives incur in providing
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee is not operating in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, Kidokinetics may require the franchisee, their operating principal, manager, managers, and other employees to attend remedial training. This training is designed to address any operational deficiencies identified during an inspection of the Kidokinetics business.
This means that if Kidokinetics determines a franchisee is not meeting the brand's standards or adhering to the operational guidelines outlined in the Franchise Agreement or Operations Manual, the franchisee could be compelled to undergo additional training. This remedial training isn't limited to just the franchisee; it can extend to the operating principal, managers, and other employees, ensuring that all relevant personnel are brought up to standard.
The franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with this remedial training. If the training takes place at Kidokinetics' headquarters, the franchisee must pay $500 per attendee per day, as well as cover the costs of airfare, meals, transportation, lodging, and incidental expenses for all attendees. If the training is conducted at the franchisee's Kidokinetics Business location, the franchisee must reimburse Kidokinetics for all expenses incurred by their representatives in providing the training.
This policy highlights the importance Kidokinetics places on maintaining consistent brand standards and operational compliance across all franchise locations. It also underscores the potential financial burden franchisees may face if they fail to adhere to the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual, as they will be responsible for covering the costs of remedial training for themselves and their staff.