What is the Caring Transitions franchisee's responsibility regarding wages and payroll taxes for the initial training program?

According to Caring Transitions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering certain expenses related to the initial training program. While Caring Transitions will cover the costs for the instructors, training facilities, and training materials, the franchisee is responsible for all other expenses.

Specifically, the franchisee must pay for the cost of travel, room, board, wages, and payroll taxes for themselves or their designated individual while they are attending the initial training program. This means that if the franchisee or their employee is receiving wages during the training period, the franchisee is responsible for those wages and any associated payroll taxes.

This is a fairly standard arrangement in the franchise industry, where the franchisor provides the core training resources, but the franchisee bears the costs of sending their personnel to the training. Prospective Caring Transitions franchisees should factor in these costs when budgeting for their initial investment.