Does Afuri Ramen Dumpling charge a training fee for additional training requested by the franchisee?
Afuri_Ramen_Dumpling Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Requested by You. At your option and upon not less than 30 days' prior written notice to us, you may request additional training at our training center or at other agreed upon locations (subject to our availability). The timing for this training depends upon our availability. All expenses of this training will be borne by you, including your travel, lodging, meals, compensation, and our reasonable costs and expenses including a reasonable training fee at our then-current rates. The duration of training is negotiable depending upon your needs and our availability.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 27–34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Afuri Ramen Dumpling Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may request additional training at the training center or other agreed-upon locations, subject to availability. Afuri Ramen Dumpling will charge a reasonable training fee at their then-current rates for this additional training.
In addition to the training fee, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses associated with the additional training. These expenses include travel, lodging, meals, and compensation for the franchisee and their employees during the training period. The duration of the training is negotiable, depending on the franchisee's needs and Afuri Ramen Dumpling's availability.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisors often provide initial training as part of the franchise fee but charge separately for ongoing or specialized training. This allows Afuri Ramen Dumpling to cover the costs of providing additional support while giving franchisees the flexibility to request training as needed. Prospective franchisees should factor in these potential additional training costs when evaluating the overall investment required to operate an Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchise.