What is the nonrefundable fee charged by Byrider for each additional employee attending the Initial Training Program beyond the Designated Manager and three others?
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 training program to the franchisee's designated manager and up to three additional employees without tuition. However, Byrider may charge a nonrefundable fee of $2,500 for each additional employee who attends the Initial Training Program beyond the initial four attendees.
This fee covers the costs associated with training extra personnel and ensures that franchisees invest in adequately training their staff. It is important to note that all expenses incurred by the franchisee or their employees while attending the Initial Training Program, including travel, room and board, and employee salaries, are the sole responsibility of the franchisee.
Prospective franchisees should factor this potential cost into their initial investment calculations, especially if they plan to have more than four employees attend the initial training. This fee is nonrefundable, so franchisees should carefully consider how many employees need the training before registering them. This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisors often charge for additional training to cover their expenses and maintain the quality of their training programs.