What does the Kidokinetics Initial Training Program pertain to?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
6.1. Initial Management Training Program. 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").
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisee will be required to pay all of the expenses of the Initial Trainees, including, without limitation, costs of travel, lodging, meals and wages.
- 6.2. Modification of the Initial Management Training Program.
Franchisor may modify the length, content and manner of conducting the Initial Management Training Program in its discretion from time to time.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Initial Training Program pertains to the operation of the Franchised Business. The Initial Management Training Program is a course conducted at Kidokinetics' headquarters, which is currently located in Davie, Florida, or at a location nearby. However, Kidokinetics retains the right to designate an alternate location for the Initial Management Training Program.
If the franchisee is an entity, it must ensure that a Principal and a Manager successfully complete the Initial Management Training Program to Kidokinetics' satisfaction throughout the term of the agreement. Franchisees, their Principals with management responsibility, and their Managers can attend the Initial Management Training Program at no charge before opening the Kidokinetics Business. These attendees are referred to as "Initial Trainees."
However, franchisees are responsible for covering all expenses for the Initial Trainees, including travel, lodging, meals, and wages. Kidokinetics has the discretion to modify the length, content, and manner of conducting the Initial Management Training Program at any time.