Is training required for transferees of an Augusta Lawn Care franchised business?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
You must pay travel, lodging, and meal expenses for trainees and any compensation or benefits due trainees during initial training, or during any regional or national conferences, or any additional or refresher training.
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, training is required for transferees of an Augusta Lawn Care franchise. The training is provided on the same terms as the initial training given to the original franchisee.
However, Augusta Lawn Care notes that there may be a fee associated with this training for transferees. The training will be scheduled by Augusta Lawn Care based on space availability, and it must be completed before the franchise transfer takes place.
The franchisee is responsible for covering the costs of travel, lodging, and meals for the transferees undergoing training. They are also responsible for any compensation or benefits due to the trainees during the training period.