Where is the on-site training for Caring Transitions conducted?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
g Program and telephone support during this time.
If this is your first Caring Transitions franchise then, before you open your franchised business, we will train up to 2 people to operate the franchise. (Franchise Agreement § 7.1). All of the initial training is conducted at our corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, by or under the supervision of our President, Ray Fabik (see Item 2 of this disclosure document for a description of Mr. Fabik's background). Mr. Fabik has overseen the training and support of our franchisees since February 2019. We do not employ a separate staff whose sole function is to train franchisees. Training is conducted by employees with various administrative and operational responsibilities and by thirdparty vendors. We may change trainers at any time. We do not charge an additional fee for the initial training, but you are responsible for paying the costs of travel, lodging, food, and compensation for you and your employees during the training program. The initial training program is mandatory—you, or the person designated as responsible for the general oversight and management of the franchised business, must begin the training program within 90 days after you sign the franchise agreement and complete it to our satisfaction, or we have the right to terminate your franchise without refunding any fees you have paid. Training programs are typically scheduled on a monthly basis subject to demand. At the present time, we do not provide or require you to attend additional training programs after your successful completion of the initial training program other than the on-site training described below, although we have the right to require additional training and to charge you a reasonable fee for it.
The agenda of our initial training program is described below.
TRAINING PROGRAM
| Obligation | Section in Franchise Agreement | Item in Disclosure document |
|---|---|---|
| i. Restrictions on products/services offered | 7.3 | 16 |
| j. Warranty and customer service requirements | 7.12 | 6 |
| k. Territorial development and sales quotas | None | 12 & 17 |
| l. Ongoing product/service purchases | 7.5 | 8 |
| m. Maintenance, appearance and remodeling requirements | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| n. |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Transitions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training takes place at the corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. This training is overseen by the President, Ray Fabik, who has been managing franchisee training and support since February 2019.
In addition to the initial training at the corporate headquarters, franchisees are required to attend five days of on-site training at a regional location within 90 days of completing the initial training program. This regional training is conducted by an experienced franchise owner.
While Caring Transitions does not charge a fee for either the initial or on-site training, franchisees are responsible for covering their own expenses, including travel, lodging, food, and compensation for themselves and their employees during the training programs. The franchisor also reserves the right to extend the hours of the training program, require additional training, or require that training be conducted online.