What training programs must the transferee and associates of a Canine Dimensions franchise complete?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of the Transfer and shall execute any and all instruments reasonably requested by Franchisor to evidence such liability.
- (i) At the transferee's expense, the transferee and the transferee's Associates shall complete any training programs then in effect for franchisees upon such terms and conditions as Franchisor may reasonably require.
- (j) Except in the case of a Transfer to a Business Entity formed for the convenience of ownership, as set forth in Section 13.4 below, Franchisee or its transferee must pay to Franchisor
a transfer fee in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for each Protected Territory being Transferred by Franchisee under this Agreement and if such transfer requires the new owner undergo training, we will require an additional non-refundable Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($12,500) training fee and our reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in relation to the transfer.
(k) Franchisee must execute a written agreement not to compete in favor of Franchisor and Franchisee's transferee, with terms and the same as those in Section 16.2.
13.3 Grant of Security Interest
Franchisee shall grant no security interest in any of the assets of the Franchised Business unless the secured party agrees that in the event of any default by Franchisee under any documents related to the security interest, Franchisor shall have the right and option (but not the obligation) to be substituted as obligor to the secured party and to cure any default of Franchisee.
13.4 Transfer to a Business Entity
Notwithstanding Section 13.2, after obtaining the written consent of Franchisor, this Agreement may be assigned by without charge, once only, to a newly formed Business Entity which shall conduct no business other than the Franchised Business, which is actively managed by Franchisee and in which Franchisee at all times owns and controls greater than fifty percent (50%) of the equity and voting rights and interests.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a transferee and their associates must complete specific training programs. The transferee and their associates are required to complete any training programs that are in effect for franchisees at the time of the transfer, and must do so under the terms and conditions that Canine Dimensions reasonably requires. If the transfer requires the new owner to undergo training, there is an additional non-refundable training fee of $12,500.
Associates employed by the franchisee may also be required to complete the Initial Training Program to Canine Dimensions' satisfaction, at the franchisor's option. Furthermore, Canine Dimensions may require associates to attend and complete refresher courses, third-party seminars, and other training programs. Canine Dimensions will provide instructors and training materials for all required training programs, except for third-party seminars.
The franchisee is responsible for all expenses related to training programs, including transportation, lodging, meals, and wages. Canine Dimensions reserves the right to assess a reasonable training fee for any refresher training programs or training of associates who affiliate with the franchisee after the franchise's opening. This ensures that all individuals involved in the Canine Dimensions franchise operation are adequately trained and meet the franchisor's standards.