Who bears the expense of the transferee's training programs required by Augusta Lawn Care?
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 their own expense. They must also pay Augusta Lawn Care the current training fee.
This means that if a franchisee sells their Augusta Lawn Care franchise to a new owner (the transferee), the new owner is responsible for covering the costs associated with any training that Augusta Lawn Care requires them or their manager to complete. This includes not only the direct training fees charged by Augusta Lawn Care but also any related expenses like travel and lodging.
This requirement ensures that the new owner is properly trained in the Augusta Lawn Care system, maintaining brand standards and service quality. It also protects Augusta Lawn Care by ensuring they are compensated for the training provided to the new owner. A prospective franchisee should factor in these potential training costs when considering the financial implications of a future franchise transfer.