Who is responsible for covering the travel and living expenses associated with attending required or optional development training for a Carls franchise?

According to Carls's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the travel and living expenses incurred while attending both required and optional development training programs. Specifically, the franchisee must pay all travel, living, and other expenses for themselves and their employees while attending these training sessions.

This means that in addition to the tuition fees charged by Carls for the training programs, franchisees need to budget for transportation, accommodation, meals, and any other incidental costs associated with attending the training. This applies to the initial development training as well as any other training courses that Carls may require during the term of the franchise agreement.

For a prospective Carls franchisee, this represents a potentially significant additional expense that must be factored into the overall cost of starting and operating the franchise. It is important to consider the number of employees who will require training, the location of the training facilities, and the duration of the training programs when estimating these costs. Franchisees should also inquire about opportunities to minimize these expenses, such as through group discounts or preferred hotel rates.