What costs are the responsibility of the Canine Dimensions franchisee related to attending the initial training program?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor will provide an initial training program (the "Initial Training Program") for Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is a Business Entity, a principal of Franchisee) for approximately two (2) to four (4) weeks at Franchisor's corporate offices. Franchisee must complete the Initial Training Program to Franchisor's satisfaction before commencing operations of the Franchised Business. Franchisee must pay its out-of-pocket costs related to attending such training for itself and any additional trainees, like travel, lodging, meals and wages.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering their own out-of-pocket expenses, as well as those of any additional trainees, related to attending the initial training program. These expenses include travel, lodging, meals, and wages. The initial training program lasts approximately two to four weeks and takes place at Canine Dimensions' corporate offices. Franchisees must complete the training program to Canine Dimensions' satisfaction before they can begin operating their franchise.
After operating for a year, Canine Dimensions may offer supplemental training courses, which could be mandatory, to enhance the franchisee's knowledge of dog training, customer sales techniques, business operations, and marketing skills. These courses may be in-person or online. Canine Dimensions may also hold an annual conference, which franchisees and their representatives must attend, to discuss various business-related topics. Franchisees are responsible for paying a fee for their representatives to attend the annual conference, as well as covering all travel and living expenses for attendees.
If a franchisee requests additional on-site training or if Canine Dimensions determines that a franchisee would benefit from it, the franchisee must pay Canine Dimensions' then-current per diem rate per trainer, which is currently $350 per day, and reimburse Canine Dimensions' costs for providing the on-site training, including travel, lodging, and meals. Franchisees may hire associates to assist with marketing or administrative tasks, but dog training must be conducted by the franchisee or their principal owner. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring that their associates meet Canine Dimensions' qualifications and standards and provide high levels of customer service. Franchisees are also solely responsible for all decisions relating to their employees, agents, and independent contractors, including their training and compensation.