Is there a charge for the initial training that Caring Transitions provides before the Franchised Business opens?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
7.1 Training.
- (a) Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is other than an individual, the Designated Individual) shall complete, to Franchisor's satisfaction, Franchisor's initial training program.
Franchisor shall provide and pay for the instructors, training facilities, and training materials used in the initial training program.
Franchisee shall pay all other expenses incurred by Franchisee and its trainees, including, without limitation, the cost of travel, room, board, wages and payroll taxes.
If Franchisee or the Designated Individual fails to begin the training program within ninety days after the Effective Date of this agreement, then Franchisor may terminate this agreement without refunding any money paid by Franchisee.
- (b) Franchisee acknowledges that the grant of the franchise under this agreement is conditioned upon the successful completion of Franchisor's initial training program by Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is other than an individual, the Designated Individual).
If, during the course of the initial training program or within fifteen days thereafter, Franchisor concludes that such individual has not exhibited the aptitude, abilities, or personal characteristics necessary or desirable to successfully operate the franchised business in accordance with the System Standards, Franchisor may, in its sole discretion and judgment, cancel this agreement and all rights hereunder by giving notice to Franchisee.
Upon the cancellation of this agreement pursuant to this paragraph, Franchisee shall return to Franchisor the Manual and all other materials, information, and other items that Franchisee received from Franchisor, including all copies thereof and notes thereon, and all provisions of this agreement applicable upon, or which are intended to survive, its termination shall apply, except for sections 15.3 and 15.4 relating to post-termination competition and solicitation.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 41–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Transitions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor covers the costs for the instructors, training facilities, and training materials used in the initial training program. However, the franchisee is responsible for all other expenses associated with attending the initial training.
Specifically, the franchisee must cover the costs of travel, room and board, wages, and payroll taxes for themselves and their trainees. If the franchisee or their designated individual fails to begin the training program within 90 days of the franchise agreement's effective date, Caring Transitions has the right to terminate the agreement without refunding any money paid by the franchisee.
Furthermore, the grant of the franchise is contingent upon the successful completion of the initial training program. If Caring Transitions determines that the franchisee or their designated individual does not demonstrate the necessary aptitude, abilities, or personal characteristics to successfully operate the franchised business, Caring Transitions can cancel the agreement within fifteen days of the training program's conclusion. In such cases, the franchisee must return all materials received from Caring Transitions, and certain provisions of the agreement will remain in effect.