Who is responsible for travel and living expenses during the Pump It Up initial training program?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (1) If you (or your Operating Principal) do not currently own a Pump It Up franchise, then before you open the Franchised Business, you (or your Operating Principal) must attend and complete our initial training program. The initial training program involves classroom instruction and instruction at a Pump It Up facility and/or at any other location as we may specify in writing. The initial training program may also include online or other virtual training at dates and times designated by us. If you obtain an operating Pump It Up Business by transfer from another Pump It Up franchisee, you must complete this initial training program within 60 days of beginning your operation of that business unless otherwise specified by us in writing. If you are opening a new location, the initial training program must be completed in advance of the opening of your Franchised Business. You must pay all travel, living and any other expenses incurred by you (or your Operating Principal) and your employees while attending the training. At any time, we, in our sole discretion, may change, modify, amend or designate the content and process of initial training. Successful completion of the initial training program by you (or your Operating Principal) is a mandatory condition to allow you to open the Franchised Business to the public. If we determine that you (or your Operating Principal) failed to satisfactorily complete initial training, we have the right to terminate this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee (or their Operating Principal) is responsible for covering all travel, living, and other expenses incurred while attending the initial training program, as well as those of their employees. This training is mandatory before opening a Pump It Up franchise. The initial training program includes classroom instruction, training at a Pump It Up facility, and may also include online or virtual training.
Pump It Up does not charge a fee for the initial training program for the franchisee, their Operating Principal, a Multi-Unit Manager, or one management-level employee responsible for training staff. However, if any of these individuals fail to complete the training satisfactorily, the franchisee may have to pay a fee for subsequent training programs for the same or different personnel. All attendees may be required to sign a standard Liability Waiver and Release.
This arrangement is typical in the franchise industry, where franchisees usually bear the costs of their own training-related travel and accommodation. It is important for prospective Pump It Up franchisees to factor these expenses into their initial investment and operating budget. Franchisees should also inquire about the estimated duration and location of the training to accurately estimate these costs.