How often does Augusta Lawn Care conduct the national franchise conference?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ly complete initial training.
We currently conduct an annual national franchise conference that you (or your Operating Principal) must attend. The conference shall not occur more than one time per year. Currently, the national franchise conference fee is $500.
You (or your Operating Principal) and/or any previously-trained manager must attend any refresher or follow-up training that we designate. The cost of a follow-up training is $250 per additional training. You may also incur out-of-p
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 21–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company currently holds an annual national franchise conference that franchisees (or their Operating Principal) must attend. The document specifies that the conference will not occur more than once per year. As of the FDD's publication, the national franchise conference fee is $500.
This mandatory annual conference is designed to encourage the exchange of information and new ideas between Augusta Lawn Care and its franchisees. Franchisees should factor this annual cost into their operating budget.
In addition to the national conference, Augusta Lawn Care may also offer regional conferences. Franchisees may be required to pay fees for these conferences based on the company's out-of-pocket costs to hold them. Franchisees (or their Operating Principal) and/or any previously-trained manager must also attend any refresher or follow-up training that Augusta Lawn Care designates, with a cost of $250 per additional training, plus out-of-pocket expenses for attending.