Who is required to attend the initial training program for a Kidokinetics franchise?
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, the Manager of the franchise is required to attend and complete the initial training program to the franchisor's satisfaction. If the franchisee is not a corporation or other business entity, then the franchisee themselves must attend the training. The initial training is mandatory for the Manager, but it is also available for up to one additional assistant. If a franchisee replaces their designated manager, the new Manager must also attend the training program.
The initial training program covers 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, other operational issues, and on-the-job training. 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; however, the franchisee is responsible for all travel costs and living expenses for themselves and any attendees. The FDD notes that franchisees may be charged fees for additional training of a new Manager. Franchisees are also obligated to train their own employees and other management personnel. This initial training is in addition to the on-site opening assistance that Kidokinetics provides.