What training fee is the transferee required to pay Augusta Lawn Care?
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, a transferee—the person or entity buying an existing Augusta Lawn Care franchise—may be required to pay a training fee. Specifically, the transferee (or a principal of the transferee if the transferee is a business entity) and the transferee's manager, if applicable, must successfully complete any training programs in effect at the time of the transfer. The transferee is responsible for covering all expenses associated with this training.
The amount of the training fee is the then-current training fee that Augusta Lawn Care charges. This implies that the fee is not fixed and can change over time. It is important for a prospective transferee to confirm the current training fee with Augusta Lawn Care before completing the transfer.
This requirement ensures that the new owner or manager is properly trained in the Augusta Lawn Care system, which helps maintain brand standards and service quality. However, it also represents an additional cost for the transferee, on top of the transfer fee of $15,000 and other potential expenses related to the transfer. The transferee is responsible for their own expenses while training.