What training programs must the Operating Principal successfully complete for a Pump It Up franchise?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not change the Operating Principal without our prior written consent.
- (2) The Operating Principal must successfully complete our initial training program and any additional training that we require.
The Operating Principal (and/or Multi-Unit Manager, if applicable) must remain active in overseeing the operations of the Franchised Business, including, without limitation, regular, periodic visits to the Franchised Business and sufficient communications with us to ensure that the operations of the Franchised Business comply with the System Standards.
Those System Standards are promulgated by us from time to time in the Manuals or otherwise in written or oral communications to you.
The Operating Principal (and/or Multi-Unit Manager, if applicable) may not engage in any other business or activity that conflicts with your obligations to operate the Franchised Business.
You have the sole responsibility for recruiting, hiring, and training employees for the Franchised Business.
Before you hire any employee for the Franchised Business, you should require that employee to sign a non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement.
- (3) If the Operating Principal can no longer fulfill its obligations, you must designate another qualified person to act as Operating Principal within 30 days after the date the prior Operating Principal ceases to be qualified.
Your designee to become the Operating Principal must successfully complete our initial training program and any additional training we require within 30 days after being designated as your Operating Principal.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Principal must successfully complete the initial training program and any additional training that Pump It Up requires. This initial training is mandatory before opening the franchise to the public. If the Operating Principal fails to complete the initial training program satisfactorily, Pump It Up has the right to terminate the franchise agreement.
The initial training program includes classroom instruction and instruction at a Pump It Up facility or another specified location. It may also include online or virtual training. The franchisee is responsible for all travel, living, and other expenses incurred while attending the training. Pump It Up may modify the content and process of the initial training at its discretion.
If the Operating Principal changes, the new designee must complete the initial training program and any additional required training within 30 days of being designated. Pump It Up also offers ongoing training courses, including conventions, regional meetings, and conferences such as the Annual Franchise Meeting, which may be held in person or virtually. The franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with these training courses.