Who bears the expense of the training programs required by Augusta Lawn Care for the transferee?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (g) That the transferee (or, if the transferee is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, a principal of the transferee acceptable to Augusta Lawn Care) and the transferee's manager (if transferee or transferee's principal will not manage the Augusta Lawn Care Business), at the transferee's expense, have successfully completed any training programs then in effect upon such terms and conditions as Augusta Lawn Care may reasonably require and pay Augusta Lawn Care the thencurrent training fee;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the transferee bears the expense of any required training programs. Specifically, the transferee (or a principal of the transferee) and the transferee's manager must successfully complete any training programs in effect at the transferee's expense. They must also pay Augusta Lawn Care the current training fee.
This means that if you are buying an existing Augusta Lawn Care franchise, you, as the buyer (transferee), will be responsible for covering the costs associated with any training that Augusta Lawn Care requires for you or your manager. This includes the training fee itself, as well as any other expenses you incur to attend the training.
This is a standard practice in franchising, as the franchisor wants to ensure that the new owner is properly trained to operate the business according to the Augusta Lawn Care system. It is important to factor in these training costs when considering the overall investment required to purchase a franchise.