How many additional employees, besides the Designated Manager, can attend Byrider's Initial Training Program without incurring a tuition fee?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
's Business shall, at all times, be under the direct supervision of a Franchisee-designated manager who shall devote his or her full-time efforts to the management of the day to day operation of Franchisee's Business ("Designated Manager"). Franchisee shall keep Company informed, in writing, at all times of the identity of its Designated Manager.
- B. Initial Training Program. Prior to the opening of the Franchisee's Business, the Company shall make an initial operations training program ("Initial Training Program") available to Franchisee's Designated Manager and up to three (3) additional employees. At least 14 days prior to the opening, the Designated Manager must attend and successfully complete, to the Company's satisfaction, the Initial Training Program consisting of approximately two (2) weeks of combined classroom and on the job instruction pertaining to operation of the Franchisee's Business that may include sales and marketing methods, financial controls, maintenance of quality standards, customer service techniques, record keeping, reporting procedures, and other operational issues.
- C. Location and Costs. Company shall conduct training programs at its headquarters or at another designated location. Company shall not charge tuition for initial training for Franchisee's Designated Manager and up to three additional employees; however, Company may charge Franc
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Byrider provides an initial operations training program to the franchisee's Designated Manager and up to three additional employees without charging tuition. This training is required prior to the opening of the franchisee's business. The Designated Manager must attend and successfully complete the Initial Training Program, which consists of approximately two weeks of combined classroom and on-the-job instruction. This instruction covers various aspects of operating the business, including sales and marketing methods, financial controls, customer service, and record keeping.
If a franchisee wants more than three additional employees to attend the initial training, Byrider may charge a nonrefundable fee of $2,500 for each additional employee. The franchisee is also responsible for covering all expenses incurred by the Designated Manager and any other employees attending the training program. These expenses include travel costs, room and board, and employee salaries.
This policy ensures that the franchisee's key personnel are adequately trained in Byrider's operational methods before the business opens. By covering the initial training costs for a limited number of employees, Byrider aims to support new franchisees in establishing a solid foundation for their business. However, franchisees need to budget for the additional costs if they want more staff members to receive initial training or if a new Designated Manager needs training.