When is payment due for additional training and retraining provided by 1-800-GOT-JUNK??
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Name of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Additional Training and Retraining Payment for additional training or retraining at our then-current training fee (currently up to $100 per person per day), plus our related out-of-pocket costs including all transportation and lodging expenses incurred by our personnel. Subject to increase; see Note 4. Within 30 business days of billing by Franchisor There is no separate charge for initial training of the Principal Operator and any other director, officer, or shareholder that we require. The costs of transportation, accommodations, meals and living expenses associated with additional training, for which you are responsible, are not disclosed since they will vary greatly depending upon the timing of the training and your location in relation to Vancouver, British Columbia, the site of training (or another location to be determined).
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 11–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, payment for additional training or retraining is due within 30 business days of billing by the Franchisor. The cost covers the then-current training fee, which is currently up to $100 per person per day, plus the franchisor's related out-of-pocket costs, including all transportation and lodging expenses incurred by their personnel.
This means that if a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisee requires additional training for themselves or their staff, they will receive a bill from the franchisor. The franchisee then has 30 business days to remit payment. It is important to note that the $100 per person per day fee is subject to increase.
Prospective franchisees should factor in these potential additional training costs when assessing the overall investment required to operate a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise. They should also inquire about the circumstances that might necessitate additional training and the typical costs associated with it, including transportation and lodging, to better prepare their financial projections.