What happens if the transferee or transferee's principal will not manage the Augusta Lawn Care Business?
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 the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, if the transferee or the transferee's principal will not manage the Augusta Lawn Care business, the transferee and the transferee's manager must complete any training programs that Augusta Lawn Care requires. The transferee is responsible for covering the expenses associated with this training, and they must also pay Augusta Lawn Care the current training fee.
This condition ensures that even if the owner is not directly involved in the day-to-day operations, someone with adequate training and knowledge of Augusta Lawn Care's standards is managing the business. This requirement helps maintain the consistency and quality of service expected from all Augusta Lawn Care franchises.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they plan to transfer their franchise to someone who will not be actively managing it, they need to factor in the costs and time associated with the manager's training. It is important to discuss these training requirements and associated fees with Augusta Lawn Care to fully understand the financial implications of such a transfer.