Is the Designated Manager of the transferee required to complete a training program for Aplus?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
r additional training, presently $1,000 per week. Franchisor shall also charge the then-current rates for additional training, presently $1,000 per week, for each additional attendee over the three (pursuant to Section 8.1 above) who need to attend training or any remedial training provided to individuals already trained. Franchisee shall bear the cost of the employee's training, including but not limited to, the required fee, wages, transportation, lodging, and meals.
8.4. New Designated Manager
After beginning operations, should Franchisee name a new Designated Manager, Franchisee must notify Franchisor of the identity of the new Designated Manager and the new Designated Manager must complete the initial training program to Franchisor's satisfaction within sixty (60) days of being named. The new Designated Manager may attend the initial training program at Franchisor's then-current fee for providing training to a new Designated Manager, and Franchisor may require Franchisee to pay other costs related to the training.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–302)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee names a new Designated Manager, that manager must complete the initial training program to Aplus's satisfaction within 60 days of being named. The new Designated Manager may attend the initial training program at Aplus's then-current fee.
The franchisee is responsible for all travel costs, room and board, and employee salaries or wages incurred in connection with the new Designated Manager's attendance at training. This ensures that new managers are properly trained in Aplus's standards and procedures.
Additionally, if the franchisee replaces its Designated Manager, the new Designated Manager must attend Aplus's initial training program or train with a franchisee who agrees to provide such training. The franchisee will be required to pay Aplus's then-current rates for additional training, which is presently $1,000 per week.