Does Bigfoot Forestry charge an additional fee for the pre-opening initial training program?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Training Fees and Costs
We provide our pre-opening initial training program at no additional charge. We also do not charge a training fee for system-wide refresher or supplemental training programs. We may charge you a training fee of up to $500 per person per day for any person who attends: (a) initial training after you open (e.g., new Managing Owner or Project Manager); (b) retraining after failing a prior attempt; (c) remedial training; or (d) additional training you request. If we provide onsite training or assistance, you must also reimburse all Travel Expenses we incur. You are responsible for all wages and T
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor does not charge an additional fee for the pre-opening initial training program. The FDD states that the initial training program is provided at no additional charge. Furthermore, Bigfoot Forestry does not charge a training fee for system-wide refresher or supplemental training programs.
However, Bigfoot Forestry may charge a training fee of up to $500 per person per day for certain other training scenarios. These scenarios include initial training after the franchisee opens their business for a new Managing Owner or Project Manager, retraining after failing a prior attempt, remedial training, or additional training requested by the franchisee.
If Bigfoot Forestry provides onsite training or assistance, the franchisee must reimburse all travel expenses incurred by the franchisor. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for all wages and travel expenses that they and their trainees incur for training. Therefore, while the initial pre-opening training is free, franchisees should be aware of potential costs associated with other types of training and related expenses.