Are there any fees associated with training replacement managers for Augusta Lawn Care?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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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 transportation, lodging, meals and wages.
Training for transferees of your franchised business is required and provided on the same terms as the initial training provided to you, except that there may be a fee. Training for transferees will occur at a time we schedule on a space-available basis, but must be completed before the transfer takes place.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 21–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, training for replacement managers is required and provided on similar terms as the initial training, but a fee may be associated with it. This training will occur based on Augusta Lawn Care's schedule and space availability, meaning it might not be immediately available when a replacement manager is hired.
As a franchisee, you are responsible for all expenses incurred by you and your employees while attending training programs. These expenses include transportation, lodging, meals, and wages. This means that in addition to a potential training fee, you will also need to budget for these additional costs when sending a replacement manager for training.
In addition to replacement manager training, Augusta Lawn Care also requires you (or your Operating Principal) and/or any previously-trained manager to attend any refresher or follow-up training that they designate. The cost of a follow-up training is $250 per additional training, and you may also incur out-of-pocket costs in attending.