What costs are Buildingstars franchisees responsible for when attending additional or refresher training programs?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
right to discontinue the program at any time upon prior written notice to you.
- Note 6: We may provide additional or refresher training programs. You will pay a reasonable fee for any additional or refresher training programs as well as all transportation, lodging, meals and other expenses incurred by you and your employees in attending such programs.
- Note 7: Interest begins from the date of underpayment.
- Note 8: You agree to indemnify and/or reimburse us and our affiliates for all capital, gross receipts, sales, and other taxes and assessments imposed by any applicable state or local governmental authority as a result of the conduct of the Franchised Business or the license of any of our or our affiliates' intangible property to you (whether required to be paid by us or our affiliates, withheld by you or otherwise). Your obligation to indemnify or reimburse us or our affiliates for these taxes do not extend to income-type taxes which a state or local government imposes on us or our affiliates' income.
ITEM 7.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES\ (FDD pages 14–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for several costs associated with additional or refresher training programs. In addition to paying a "reasonable fee" for the training itself, franchisees must also cover all transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses incurred by themselves and their employees while attending these programs. This means that franchisees need to budget not only for the training fee but also for travel-related costs.
The FDD specifies that initial franchise fee includes training for two people. However, any additional or refresher training will incur these extra costs. The "Additional Training" fee is listed in the Item 6 table as a "Reasonable Fee" that is due "As incurred".
Prospective franchisees should inquire with Buildingstars about the typical fees for additional training programs and the estimated costs for travel and accommodation to accurately forecast these potential expenses. Understanding these costs upfront is crucial for financial planning and ensuring the profitability of the franchise.