Must a Kidokinetics Manager meet certain standards before assuming the position?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You or, if the franchisee is an entity, the majority shareholder or owner of the franchisee must devote personal full-time attention and best efforts to the management and operation of the Kidokinetics Business, or you may delegate the day-to-day operation of your Kidokinetics Business to a Manager ("Manager"). If the Franchisee is an entity and the owner(s) elect to hire a Manager, then a shareholder or owner of the franchisee must dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per month to the operation of the Kidokinetics Business. You and the Manager, if different from you, must successfully complete our initial training program and all other training courses we require. You may not appoint a Manager who is not you or a principal of the Franchisee, if an entity, without our approval. The Manager must devote his or her full time and best efforts to the job, cannot have an interest or business relationship with any of our competitors, and must meet our then-current standards for Managers before assuming the position.
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, if a franchisee chooses to delegate the day-to-day operations to a manager, that Manager must meet certain standards before assuming the position. Specifically, the Manager must meet Kidokinetics's then-current standards for Managers. These standards are further detailed in the Franchise Operations Manual or in writing by Kidokinetics. The Manager must also be acceptable to Kidokinetics, at their sole discretion.
In addition to meeting Kidokinetics's standards, the Manager must devote their full time and best efforts to supervising and managing the Kidokinetics business. They are also prohibited from engaging in any other business activity without Kidokinetics's consent, which may be withheld at Kidokinetics's sole discretion. The Manager will also need to satisfy the training requirements as set forth in the FDD.
These requirements ensure that the Kidokinetics business is run by qualified individuals who are fully committed to the brand and its standards. This protects the brand's reputation and ensures a consistent experience for customers. A prospective franchisee should carefully review the Franchise Operations Manual and any other written materials provided by Kidokinetics to fully understand the standards and criteria for Managers.