What expenses is the Caring Transitions franchisee responsible for during refresher courses?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor may require that Franchisee (or its Designated Individual) attend refresher courses, seminars and other training programs from time to time.
Franchisor may charge a fee for such additional or ongoing training.
Franchisee shall pay all expenses incurred by Franchisee and its trainees, including, without limitation, the cost of travel, room, board and wages, and any training fee charged by Franchisor.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 41–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Caring Transitions FDD, franchisees are responsible for covering certain expenses related to refresher courses, seminars, and other training programs that Caring Transitions may require them (or their designated individual) to attend periodically. While Caring Transitions may charge a fee for these additional training programs, the franchisee is explicitly responsible for all expenses they and their trainees incur.
These franchisee-borne expenses include, but are not limited to, the costs of travel, room and board, and wages. Additionally, franchisees must pay any training fees that Caring Transitions charges for the refresher courses. This means that franchisees need to budget not only for the direct fees associated with the training but also for all logistical costs of attending.
This requirement ensures that franchisees stay updated with the latest standards and practices of the Caring Transitions system, but it also represents a potentially significant ongoing expense. Franchisees should factor in these costs when projecting their operating expenses and consider the frequency and location of required training programs, as these factors will directly impact the overall financial burden.