Who is responsible for covering the travel, transportation, lodging, and meal expenses associated with attending mandatory Kidokinetics training programs?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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- Offer from time to time, in our sole discretion, mandatory or optional additional training programs. If we require it, you must attend any mandatory additional training for up to 5 days each year at a location we designate. You must pay our then-current additional training fees (currently $500 per person per day). You must pay for your travel, transportation, lodging, meals and other expenses to attend any mandatory training program (Franchise Agreement, Sec
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, franchisees are responsible for covering their own expenses for mandatory training programs. Specifically, the franchisee must pay for travel, transportation, lodging, meals, and other related expenses to attend any mandatory training program. This applies to both the initial training program for the manager and any additional required training.
This means that in addition to the $500 per person per day fee for additional training, a Kidokinetics franchisee must also budget for all travel-related costs. These costs can vary significantly depending on the training location and duration. The initial training program is mandatory for the manager (or the franchisee if they are not a corporation), and it is also available for one additional assistant.
Furthermore, if Kidokinetics determines that a franchisee is not operating in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, Kidokinetics may require the franchisee, their principal owner, designated managers, and other employees to attend remedial training. The franchisee is responsible for the expenses incurred by their representatives in providing the training if the training program is conducted at the franchisee's Kidokinetics Business. This could create a significant financial burden for the franchisee, especially if multiple employees are required to attend training or if on-site training is necessary.