Who bears the expense of training for the transferee franchisee during a Punch King Fitness franchise transfer?

Based on the 2024 Punch King Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is generally responsible for covering the expenses associated with training programs, seminars, and courses. While Punch King Fitness provides the instructors and training materials, they reserve the right to charge a fee for refresher, remedial, and additional training.

The franchisee is responsible for all other expenses for its attendees during the training period. These expenses include, but are not limited to, transportation, lodging, meals, wages, and workers' compensation insurance. This applies to the initial training of the franchisee or its designated manager, as well as any ongoing or refresher training required by Punch King Fitness.

In the event of a transfer, it is likely that the transferee (new franchisee) would bear the costs associated with any required training. This is because the general policy places the financial burden of training-related expenses, beyond the provision of instructors and materials, on the franchisee. A prospective franchisee should confirm these costs and responsibilities with Punch King Fitness to fully understand the financial implications of training, especially in the context of a franchise transfer.