Are any of the supplemental training courses offered by Canine Dimensions mandatory?
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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after a franchisee has been operating for one year, Canine Dimensions will offer supplemental training courses. These courses are designed to enhance the franchisee's knowledge in areas such as dog training, customer sales techniques, business operations, and marketing skills. These supplemental training courses may be designated as mandatory by Canine Dimensions.
In addition to supplemental training courses, Canine Dimensions may also hold an annual conference. If Canine Dimensions decides to hold this conference, attendance is mandatory for the franchisee and any other representatives that Canine Dimensions designates.
The annual conference will cover various topics, including 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 for their representatives to attend the annual conference, as well as covering all travel and living expenses for the attendees.