After operating a Canine Dimensions franchise for one year, will supplemental training courses be offered?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 6.2.1 After Franchisee has been operating for one (1) year, Franchisor will offer to Franchisee one or more supplemental training courses, which may be designated as mandatory. These courses are designed to upgrade Franchisee's knowledge of dog training and customer sales techniques, as well as business operations and marketing skills. This training may be offered in person or online via email, webinar or conference call.
- 6.2.2 Franchisor may, in its discretion, hold an annual conference at a location of its
choosing. If Franchisor holds an annual conference, attendance will be mandatory for Franchisee and any other of Franchisee's representatives as Franchisor designates. The annual conference will be held to discuss sales techniques, bookkeeping, new product developments, new training techniques, new service suggestions, accounting, inventory control, performance standards, advertising and promotional programs, and merchandising procedures. Franchisee must pay to Franchisor, at the time and in the amount specified by Franchisor, a fee for Franchisee's representatives to attend the annual conference. All of the travel and living expenses of the attendees will be borne by Franchisee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after a franchisee has been operating for one year, Canine Dimensions will offer one or more supplemental training courses. These courses are designed to enhance the franchisee's knowledge of dog training, customer sales techniques, business operations, and marketing skills. The training may be conducted in person or online through email, webinars, or conference calls. Some supplemental training courses may be designated as mandatory by Canine Dimensions.
In addition to supplemental training, Canine Dimensions may choose to hold an annual conference. If an annual conference is held, attendance is mandatory for the franchisee and any other representatives designated by Canine Dimensions. The annual conference will cover topics such as sales techniques, bookkeeping, new product developments, new training techniques, new service suggestions, accounting, inventory control, performance standards, advertising and promotional programs, and merchandising procedures.
The franchisee is responsible for paying a fee to Canine Dimensions for their representatives to attend the annual conference, with the amount and timing specified by Canine Dimensions. The franchisee is also responsible for covering all travel and living expenses for those attending the conference. This means that franchisees should budget not only for the franchise fee and initial investment, but also for ongoing training and conference costs to stay current with Canine Dimensions' standards and practices.