Which article in the Canine Dimensions franchise agreement covers initial and ongoing training?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Before you open your Franchised Business, we will:
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- Provide initial training to you. We describe the training program later in this Item. (Franchise Agreement – Section 6).
6.5 Additional Training
If Franchisee requests that Franchisor provide additional training on-site at the Franchised Business, or for an additional proposed equity owner of Franchisee, or if Franchisor determines (in its sole discretion) that Franchisee would benefit from additional on-site training, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor its then-current per diem rate per trainer (currently $350 per day), and reimburse Franchisor's costs for providing the on-site training, including travel, lodging and meals.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 17–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training is referenced in Section 6 of the Franchise Agreement, as stated in Item 11. Item 11 outlines the pre-opening obligations of Canine Dimensions, which include providing initial training to the franchisee. This initial training is a crucial part of setting up the franchisee for success, ensuring they understand the Canine Dimensions system and methods before they begin operations.
Ongoing training is addressed in Section 6.5 of the Franchise Agreement, as detailed in Item 22. This section specifies that if the franchisee requests additional on-site training, or if Canine Dimensions determines that the franchisee would benefit from it, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs. These costs include a per diem rate per trainer, currently set at $350 per day, as well as reimbursement for travel, lodging, and meals for the trainer.
This arrangement allows Canine Dimensions to maintain quality and consistency across all franchise locations by providing additional training when needed. However, it also places the financial burden of this additional training on the franchisee. Prospective franchisees should consider these potential costs when budgeting for their franchise and should discuss the circumstances under which additional training might be required or recommended with Canine Dimensions.