What is the Caring Transitions franchisee's responsibility regarding wages for additional training?
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 Caring Transitions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Caring Transitions requires a franchisee (or their designated individual) to attend refresher courses, seminars, or other training programs, the franchisee is responsible for covering all associated expenses. This includes the cost of travel, room and board, wages, and payroll taxes for the franchisee and their trainees. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for paying any training fees charged by Caring Transitions for the additional training.
This means that beyond the initial franchise fee and ongoing royalties, a Caring Transitions franchisee must also budget for the potential costs of ongoing training. These costs can include not only the direct fees charged by Caring Transitions for the training itself but also the indirect costs of travel, accommodation, and lost productivity while the franchisee or their employees are attending training sessions. The franchisee will need to factor in the wages they must pay to their employees while they are in training.
This requirement is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisors often mandate ongoing training to ensure consistent service quality and adherence to brand standards. However, the financial burden can be significant for franchisees, especially if the training is frequent or requires extensive travel. Prospective Caring Transitions franchisees should inquire about the frequency, location, and cost of any required ongoing training to accurately assess the financial implications.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that these costs are in addition to the initial training expenses. While Caring Transitions covers the cost of instructors, training facilities, and training materials for the initial training program, the franchisee is responsible for all other expenses, including travel, room, board, wages, and payroll taxes. This highlights the importance of careful financial planning and budgeting when considering a Caring Transitions franchise.