Does the transferee of a Canine Dimensions franchise need to complete the Initial Training Program?

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6. TRAINING

6.1 Initial Training

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.

6.2 Supplemental Training; Annual Conference

• 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.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)