Where does All States M.E.D. conduct its initial training program?
All_States_M_E_D Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
entered into this Agreement. Franchisee acknowledges that each of the terms stated here, including the restrictive covenants, is fair and reasonable and is reasonably required for the protection of Franchisor, the System and the Marks.
8. TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE
8.1 Initial Training
Franchisor shall make an initial training program available to a total of 3 employees of Franchisee (if applicable). Prior to the opening of the Franchised Business, the designated persons must attend and successfully complete, to Franchisor's satisfaction, an initial training program pertaining to the operation and administration of the Franchised Business. Franchisor shall conduct the initial training program at a designated location. Franchisor shall not charge tuition or similar fees for initial training; however, all expenses incurred by Franchisee in attending such program including, but not limited to, travel costs, room and board expenses and employees' salaries, shall be the sole responsibility of Franchisee. Franchisee shall be responsible for training its management and other employees.
8.2 Opening Assistance
We provide site selection assistance to you to guide you in the selection of a location for your Franchised Business. We provide to you opening assistance and guidance to assist you with any questions you may have in operating and establishing the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–174)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to All States M.E.D.'s 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program is conducted at a location designated by All States M.E.D. The FDD specifies that All States M.E.D. will make an initial training program available to a total of 3 employees of the franchisee.
The document clarifies that All States M.E.D. does not charge tuition or similar fees for the initial training program. However, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses incurred while attending the training, including travel costs, room and board, and employee salaries.
If a franchisee is unable to complete the training program satisfactorily, All States M.E.D. has the right to terminate the franchise agreement and retain the franchise fee. If a franchisee is a business entity and their manager fails to complete the initial training, the franchisee may be permitted to select a substitute manager who must then complete the training to All States M.E.D.'s satisfaction.