Who is required to attend the annual national franchise conference for Augusta Lawn Care?
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-pocket costs in attending same.
Training for replacement managers or employees is required and provided on the same terms as the initial training provided to you, except that there may be a fee. Training for replacement managers will occur at a time we schedule on a space-available basis, and may not be available immediately after the replacement manager (or employee) is hired. You will be responsible for all expenses incurred by you and your employees in connection with attending all training programs, including the cost of transportat
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, attendance at the annual national franchise conference is mandatory for the franchisee or their Operating Principal. The conference is held no more than once per year, and the current fee to attend is $500.
In addition to the annual conference, Augusta Lawn Care also requires the franchisee (or their Operating Principal) and/or any previously trained manager to attend any refresher or follow-up training that the company designates. The cost for follow-up training is $250 per training, with additional out-of-pocket expenses for attending.
Training is also required for replacement managers or employees, under the same terms as the initial training, although a fee may be charged. However, training for replacement managers will occur based on space availability and may not be immediately available after the new hire. The franchisee is responsible for all expenses related to attending training programs, including transportation, lodging, meals, and wages for themselves and their employees.