Who is required to attend the initial training program provided by Caring Transitions?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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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.
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, if you are a new franchisee, Caring Transitions will train up to two people to operate the franchise before you open your business. The initial training program is mandatory for you, or the person designated as responsible for the general oversight and management of the franchised business. This individual must begin the training program within 90 days after you sign the franchise agreement and complete it to Caring Transitions' satisfaction. Failure to comply may result in the termination of your franchise agreement without a refund of any fees paid.
The initial training is conducted at Caring Transitions' corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is overseen by the President, Ray Fabik. While Caring Transitions does not charge an additional fee for the initial training program, franchisees are responsible for covering the costs of travel, lodging, food, and compensation for themselves and their employees during the training.
In addition to the initial training program, franchisees are required to attend five days of on-site training at a regional location conducted by an experienced franchise owner within 90 days after completing the initial training program. While there is no fee to attend the on-site training, franchisees are responsible for their own expenses. Caring Transitions also reserves the right to make additional training available to franchisees.