Does All Team specify what constitutes a 'reasonable fee' for training new employees?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
So long as FRANCHISEE is not in default under this Agreement, ATFC will charge a reasonable fee to train a reasonable number of FRANCHISEE's new employees or their trainers at ATFC's corporate offices.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor does not specify a particular dollar amount or formula that constitutes a 'reasonable fee' for training new employees. However, the FDD does state that All Team will charge a reasonable fee to train a reasonable number of a franchisee's new employees or their trainers at All Team's corporate offices, provided the franchisee is not in default under the Franchise Agreement.
This lack of a specific fee definition means that the cost for training new employees is subject to All Team's discretion, as long as it is deemed 'reasonable'. This could create uncertainty for franchisees when budgeting for ongoing training expenses. Franchisees are responsible for covering transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses for themselves and their employees when attending any required or additional training programs.
Prospective All Team franchisees should inquire about the typical cost of these training programs, how the 'reasonable fee' is determined, and what factors might cause it to fluctuate. Understanding these costs upfront will help in accurately forecasting expenses and assessing the overall financial viability of the franchise.