When is the Additional Training fee due for an Antioch Pizza Shop franchise?

According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the additional training fee is due upon demand. The fee is $500 per trainee per day, in addition to travel expenses. This fee applies when Antioch Pizza Shop provides initial training to individuals beyond the two people included in the initial training (the principal owner and a designated restaurant manager).

This means that if a franchisee requires additional staff members to undergo initial training, or if refresher/additional training is required for managers or other personnel, the franchisee will incur this daily fee per trainee. Franchisees should factor in these potential costs when budgeting for staff training and development. It's important to note that the franchisee is also responsible for all salaries, travel, and living expenses associated with any training, whether initial, refresher, or additional.

It is typical in the franchise industry for franchisors to offer initial training to a limited number of personnel, with additional training available at a cost. This fee structure encourages franchisees to carefully plan their staffing needs and training requirements. The "upon demand" due date indicates that Antioch Pizza Shop will invoice the franchisee for these training costs as they are incurred.

Prospective Antioch Pizza Shop franchisees should clarify with the franchisor the circumstances under which additional training may be required, the typical duration of such training, and any strategies for minimizing these costs through effective staff management and training planning.