What expenses related to the Caring Transitions initial training program am I responsible for?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We do not charge an additional fee for the initial training, but you must pay the expenses of travel, lodging, food, wages, and workers' compensation for you and your employees during the training program.
These expenses will range from $750 to $1,500, depending upon the distance and method of travel and the availability and quality of your hotel accommodations and living expenses during the training program.
Before you open your Caring Transitions franchise, you will need to participate in training and take a test to become a Certified Relocation Transition Specialist.
The cost of the training and test presently totals $1,100, payable to an approved third-party that provides the training.
The training takes a total of approximately 18 hours, which will be done on-line.
Caring Transitions does not derive revenue from the fee that you pay to the approved third-party.
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel & living expenses | $2,000 to 4,000 | As Incurred | Prior to or at time of | Hotel, airline, restaurants, |
| while training (See Note 3) | training | employees | ||
| Certified Relocation Transition Specialist Training and Test (See Note 10) | $650 -- 3,000 | (See Note 10) | 1-2 months before opening | Supplier |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Transitions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while Caring Transitions does not charge a fee for the initial training program, franchisees are responsible for covering certain expenses. These expenses include travel, lodging, food, wages, and worker's compensation for both the franchisee and their employees during the training period. The FDD estimates these costs to range from $750 to $1,500, but this range can fluctuate based on factors such as the distance traveled, the mode of transportation used, and the quality and availability of hotel accommodations and living expenses incurred during the training.
In addition to the above, the FDD also states that before opening a Caring Transitions franchise, franchisees must participate in training and pass a test to become a Certified Relocation Transition Specialist. The cost for this training and test totals $1,100, payable to an approved third party that provides the training. This training takes approximately 18 hours and is conducted online.
Furthermore, the table outlining the estimated initial investment lists "Travel & living expenses while training" as ranging from $2,000 to $4,000, payable to hotels, airlines, restaurants, and employees prior to or at the time of training. The table also lists "Certified Relocation Transition Specialist Training and Test" as costing between $650 and $3,000, payable to a supplier 1-2 months before opening. It is important to note that these are estimates, and the actual costs may vary. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these expenses and factor them into their overall budget when evaluating the Caring Transitions franchise opportunity.