Can Pump It Up charge a fee for employees who attend the initial training program?

According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Pump It Up may charge a fee for employees who attend the initial training program. The FDD states that Pump It Up does not charge a fee for the initial training program for the franchisee, their Operating Principal, Multi-Unit Manager, or one management-level employee responsible for training staff. However, Pump It Up reserves the right to charge a fee for subsequent training programs for these individuals or for training any other personnel.

Specifically, Pump It Up may charge a fee for employees, including those repeating training, who attend the initial training program. This means that if a franchisee sends multiple employees to the initial training, they may incur additional costs. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these potential training expenses when budgeting for their franchise.

Furthermore, Pump It Up may require new managerial personnel to complete their training programs within 90 days of being designated as managerial personnel. These new personnel can either attend the next training program offered by Pump It Up or be trained by the franchisee's training personnel. This ensures that all managerial staff are adequately trained in the Pump It Up system, maintaining consistency and quality across all franchise locations.