Who is responsible for the expenses associated with additional or special training for an All County franchisee's employees?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for expenses related to additional or special training for their employees. Specifically, if the franchisee requests, or if All County requires, additional or special training for the franchisee's employees, the franchisee must cover all expenses All County incurs. These expenses include per diem charges, travel costs, and living expenses for All County personnel involved in the training. This means that franchisees need to budget not only for the training fees themselves, if any, but also for the costs associated with sending All County trainers to their location or having their employees travel to a training site.

This allocation of costs is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisees often bear the responsibility for ongoing training and development of their staff. The per diem charges could cover the daily rate All County charges for their personnel's time, while travel and living expenses would include transportation, accommodation, and meals. The FDD also states that All County may charge reasonable fees for additional required training courses for the Managing Owner and/or previously trained and experienced employees.

Prospective All County franchisees should inquire about the typical costs associated with additional or special employee training to accurately forecast their operating expenses. Understanding the frequency and nature of required or recommended training programs will help in budgeting and financial planning. It is also important to clarify whether All County has preferred training locations or methods that could impact travel and living expenses.