Can Pump It Up modify the opening assistance provided to a franchisee?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (9) Provide opening assistance to you at the Franchised Business. This assistance may include up to three days of on-site training for you (or your Operating Principal) and the managerial personnel (the individuals managing the day-to-day operations) of the Franchised Business. We reserve the right to modify this opening assistance in any manner, including reducing or increasing the number of days and/or times of training. In our sole discretion, this opening assistance may be provided via video conference or other online or virtual means. (Franchise Agreement, Section 11.C.)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISORS'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 30–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Pump It Up retains the right to modify the opening assistance it provides to franchisees. The standard opening assistance includes up to three days of on-site training for the franchisee (or their Operating Principal) and managerial personnel.
Pump It Up has the authority to change this assistance in any way, including reducing or increasing the number of training days or the times of training. This modification is at Pump It Up's sole discretion. Furthermore, Pump It Up can provide this opening assistance via video conference or other online or virtual means, also at their discretion.
For a prospective Pump It Up franchisee, this means the level and format of initial support can vary. While on-site training is typical, it is not guaranteed, and the duration can change. Franchisees should be prepared to receive training and support remotely if Pump It Up deems it appropriate. It is important to discuss with Pump It Up what specific opening assistance will be provided to understand the potential level of support available.