Can the Central Bark Doggy Day Care initial training program be conducted virtually?
Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Prior to the opening of the Franchised Business, Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, an individual with at least 51% ownership interest and voting power in Franchisee and who will have the authority of a chief executive officer ("Managing Owner")) and Franchisee's Designated Manager (defined in Section X.F), if applicable, shall attend, and complete to Franchisor's satisfaction, a ten (10) day training program on the operation of the Franchised Business in Franklin, Wisconsin, or such other location, at such time as Franchisor designates, or virtually, as Franchisor determines in its discretion. Franchisee
(or its Managing Owner) and the Designated Manager, if applicable, shall be required to complete all phases of the initial training program to Franchisor's satisfaction and to participate in all other activities required to open the Franchised Business. The training program shall cover all aspects of the operation of the Franchised Business, including, financial controls, set-up and maintenance of chart of accounts, income, marketing techniques, purchasing, animal care, customer service, and maintenance of quality standards. Franchisor shall have the sole and exclusive right to determine the duration of and curriculum of the training program. Franchisee shall be solely responsible for the compensation, travel, lodging and living expenses which Franchisee (or its designated person) incurs in connection with the initial training program or any supplemental or refresher training programs.
Subsequent to the opening of the Franchised Business, Franchisor will provide training (subject to reasonable limitations Franchisor prescribes as to frequency and time) to any new manager of the Franchised Business. Franchisor shall have the right to charge Franchisee reasonable fees for such training. Franchisor shall also have the right to require that Franchisee (or its designated person) and/or any managers complete supplemental and refresher training programs at such times and places or virtually as Franchisor may designate, including courses and programs provided by third-parties Franchisor designates.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–106)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program can be conducted virtually at the franchisor's discretion. Franchisees (or their Managing Owner) and their Designated Manager, if applicable, must attend and complete a ten (10) day training program. This program covers all aspects of operating the franchised business, including financial controls, marketing, purchasing, animal care, customer service, and maintaining quality standards.
The training program is held in Franklin, Wisconsin, or another location designated by Central Bark Doggy Day Care. However, the franchisor has the option to conduct the training virtually. Franchisees are responsible for all compensation, travel, lodging, and living expenses incurred during the initial training program, as well as any supplemental or refresher training programs.
Central Bark Doggy Day Care also provides training to new managers of the Franchised Business after the opening, subject to reasonable limitations on frequency and time. The franchisor may charge reasonable fees for this training. Additionally, Central Bark Doggy Day Care can require franchisees (or their designated person) and/or any managers to complete supplemental and refresher training programs, which may be held at designated locations or virtually, including courses and programs provided by third parties.