What is the condition regarding the transferee paying Augusta Lawn Care the then-current training fee?
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, if a franchisee transfers their franchise to a new owner, the transferee may be required to complete training programs. Specifically, the transferee (or a principal of the transferee if the transferee is a business entity) and the transferee's manager (if the transferee or its principal will not manage the business) must successfully complete any training programs in effect at the time of the transfer.
This training is at the transferee's expense, and they must also pay Augusta Lawn Care the then-current training fee. This condition ensures that the new owner and manager are properly trained in the Augusta Lawn Care system before taking over the franchise.
This requirement protects Augusta Lawn Care's brand standards and ensures consistent service quality across all franchise locations. For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they plan to sell their franchise in the future, the potential buyer will need to factor in the cost of training and the associated fees.