Under what circumstances does Apricot Lane charge tuition or fees for additional training?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ons for which they were sent. The decision to recall or have its representatives remain on site or extend their stay is strictly within the FRANCHISOR's discretion.
E. Continuing Training Requirements
FRANCHISOR from time to time in its sole discretion may provide continuing or additional training programs to FRANCHISEE and FRANCHISEE's managers and may require that they attend and successfully complete such training at FRANCHISOR's headquarters or at such other location as may be designated by FRANCHISOR. FRANCHISEE shall be solely responsible for all expenses of attendance; provided, however, that attendance will not be required at more than two (2) such programs in any calendar year and shall not collectively exceed six (6)
business days in duration during any calendar year. FRANCHISOR will not impose tuition or other fees for mandatory additional training for anyone whose attendance is required by FRANCHISOR, but otherwise, FRANCHISOR may charge tuition and fees for additional training.
F. National Conventions/Conferences/Seminars/Training
FRANCHISEE and/or its designated manager may attend any National Conventions/Conferences/Seminars/Training held by FRANCHISOR. FRANCHISEE is solely responsible for all expenses of FRANCHISEE's attendance at the National Convention or other conferences, seminars or training and may be required to pay FRANCHISOR a reasonable conference fee to defray FRANCHISOR's expenses of organizing and hosting the convention or other conferences, seminars or training, including the costs of facilities, speakers, group functions, entertainment and similar expenses.
SECTION 7: PROPRIETARY MARKS
A. Ownership of the Marks
FRANCHISEE acknowledges that FRANCHISOR is the owner of the Marks and FRANCHISEE's right to use the Marks is derived solely from this Agreement and is limited to the conduct of the Franchised Business by FRANCHISEE in compliance with this Agreement and all applicable standards, specifications, and operating procedures prescribed by FRANCHISOR from time to time during the term of this Agreement. Any unauthorized use of the Marks by FRANCHISEE is a breach of this Agreement and an infringement of the rights of FRANCHISOR in and to the Marks. FRANCHISEE acknowledges that all use of the Marks by FRANCHISEE and any goodwill established by FRANCHISEE's use of the Marks shall inure to the exclusive benefit of FRANCHISOR and that this Agreement does not confer any goodwill or other interests in the Marks upon FRANCHISEE.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–222)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor will not impose tuition or fees for mandatory additional training if attendance is required by Apricot Lane. However, Apricot Lane may charge tuition and fees for additional training in other circumstances.
Apricot Lane may provide continuing or additional training programs to the franchisee and the franchisee's managers, requiring them to attend and successfully complete such training. The franchisee is responsible for all expenses of attendance. However, attendance is limited to no more than two programs in any calendar year, not exceeding six business days in duration.
If a franchisee designates new or additional managers after the initial training, Apricot Lane may provide training to these managers if they can be reasonably accommodated in regularly scheduled training courses. Otherwise, Apricot Lane is not obligated to provide initial training to the franchisee's managers but may charge the franchisee for training such additional managers at the then-current rates published in the Confidential Operations Manual. The franchisee is also responsible for all expenses incurred while attending additional training, including travel, room and board, and employee salaries.
Franchisees and their managers may also attend any National Conventions, Conferences, Seminars, or Training held by Apricot Lane. The franchisee is responsible for all expenses related to attending these events and may be required to pay a reasonable conference fee to defray Apricot Lane's expenses for organizing and hosting the event, including costs for facilities, speakers, group functions, and entertainment.