Where does the initial training for a Kidokinetics franchise take place?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We will conduct an initial training program that the Manager (see Item 15) (or you, if you are not a corporation or other business entity) must attend and complete to our satisfaction. Although initial training is mandatory for the Manager, it is also available for up to one additional assistant. Training will take place at our headquarters, or at another location we designate, and will be held whenever necessary to train new franchisees. The initial training program covers the business and administrative aspects of the operation of a Kidokinetics Business, including sales and marketing methods; financial controls; maintenance of quality standards; customer service techniques, record keeping and reporting procedures, other operational issues and on-the-job training. All franchisees must complete initial training to our satisfaction within 60 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. We expect franchisees will advance through the training program at different rates depending on a variety of factors such as background and experience. Accordingly, the time frames provided in the following chart are an estimate of the time it will take to complete training. If you replace your designated manager, your new Manager must attend our training program. We do not charge for initial training, however, you must pay for all travel costs and living expenses for yourself and any of your attendees. You may be charged fees for additional training of a new Manager. You are obligated to train your own employees and other management personnel. This initial training is in addition to the on-site opening assistance we provide you. (Section 6.1). We plan to provide the training listed in the table below.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training takes place either at the Kidokinetics headquarters or at another location that the company designates. The initial training program is mandatory for the designated manager of the franchise, or the franchisee if they are not a corporation or other business entity. The training is also available for up to one additional assistant.
The initial training program covers the business and administrative aspects of operating a Kidokinetics business. This includes sales and marketing methods, financial controls, maintaining quality standards, customer service techniques, record keeping and reporting procedures, and other operational issues. The FDD states that all franchisees must complete initial training to Kidokinetics's satisfaction within 60 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
Kidokinetics does not charge for the initial training program itself. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel costs and living expenses for themselves and any attendees. If a franchisee replaces their designated manager, additional fees may be charged for the new manager's training. The franchisee is also responsible for training their own employees and other management personnel. This initial training is in addition to any on-site opening assistance that Kidokinetics provides.