Who determines the format and content of the initial training program for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
to the satisfaction of Franchisor prior to the Franchised Business opening for business, unless waived in writing by Franchisor at its sole discretion for any particular person(s).
The format and content of the initial training program shall be determined solely by Franchisor.
The cost of any initial training provided to Franchisee by Franchisor is included in the Initial Fee payable under Section 3.1.
Additional employees of Franchisee may be accommodated for such initial training or for subsequent equivalent training at Franchisee’s request and cost, subject to Franchisor’s availability.
Franchisee shall pay Franchisor its then current training fee for providing initial or additional training to any additional employees of Franchisee.
All training shall be given at times and at a location or locations designated by Franchisor.
All expenses incurred by Franchisee and other trainees in connection with and during such training including without limitation those related to transportation, accommodation, meals and other living expenses, wages and other employment benefits shall be at the sole expense of Franchisee. (Neither Franchisor nor any owner of an existing business at which the training is given will provide wages or employee benefits to Franchisee or other trainees during the training period.)
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor has the sole authority to determine the format and content of the initial training program. This means that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisees must adhere to the training structure and materials provided by the franchisor.
The cost of this initial training is included in the initial franchise fee. If a franchisee wants to send additional employees to the initial training or subsequent training, they can do so at their own expense, subject to the franchisor's availability. The franchisee will also need to pay 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s then-current training fee for these additional employees.
All training sessions will be held at locations and times designated by 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Franchisees are responsible for covering all expenses related to their and their employees' participation in the training, including transportation, accommodation, meals, wages, and other employment benefits. Neither 1-800-GOT-JUNK? nor any existing business where the training takes place will provide wages or employee benefits during the training period.