Does Canine Dimensions provide training to the franchisee's employees or independent contractors?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will provide training to you on the System, System guidelines, and operational and brand standards. We will not train or assist in training your employees or independent contractors. You will be responsible for training your employees and independent contractors. You will be responsible for hiring, training, directing, scheduling, and supervising your employees and independent contractors in the day-today operations of your Franchised Business.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Canine Dimensions does not provide training to franchisees' employees or independent contractors. The FDD specifies that Canine Dimensions will provide training to the franchisee on the System, System guidelines, and operational and brand standards. However, the franchisee is responsible for training their own employees and independent contractors.
This means that a prospective Canine Dimensions franchisee will need to develop and implement their own training programs for any staff they hire. This includes the costs associated with creating training materials, allocating time for training, and potentially hiring experienced trainers if needed. The franchisee is also responsible for all aspects of managing their personnel, including hiring, directing, scheduling, and supervising employees and independent contractors in the day-to-day operations of the franchised business.
While Canine Dimensions does not directly train the franchisee's staff, they do offer ongoing support to the franchisee after the initial training session. This support is limited to telephone and email assistance, and on-site assistance as Canine Dimensions determines necessary. If the franchisee requests additional on-site training, or if Canine Dimensions determines that additional on-site training would be beneficial, the franchisee must pay the then-current per diem rate per trainer, and reimburse the trainer's costs for travel, lodging, and meals. Currently, the per-diem daily trainer rate is $350 per trainer.
It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in the costs and responsibilities associated with training their own staff when evaluating the Canine Dimensions franchise opportunity. This includes understanding the time commitment, potential expenses, and the need to develop effective training programs to ensure that employees and independent contractors meet Canine Dimensions' standards.