Does Buildingstars reserve the right to charge a fee for Refresher Training Programs or additional training?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We, although not obligated to do so, may from time to time require that previously trained and experienced franchisees or their employees attend and successfully complete Refresher Training Programs or seminars to be conducted at our principal office or such other locations that we shall designate. We reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee for the Refresher Training Programs or any such additional training. You must pay the travel and living expenses and wages for yourself and your employees.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 20–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Buildingstars may require franchisees or their employees to attend Refresher Training Programs or seminars. These programs may be conducted at Buildingstars's principal office or other designated locations.
Buildingstars reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for these Refresher Training Programs or any additional training provided. However, franchisees are responsible for covering their own travel and living expenses, as well as the wages for themselves and their employees during the training period.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisors often provide ongoing training to ensure brand consistency and compliance with operational standards. The franchisee bears the cost of attending the training, while Buildingstars can charge a fee for the training itself.