What is the initial training fee for the first Chatime location?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
efundable.
Initial Training
We will provide two weeks of initial training for up to four attendees, to be conducted by one or two of our representatives. You must pay us a non-refundable initial training fee of $5,000 for each Franchise Agreement. You will pay for you and your employee's reasonable accommodations, meal and related travel expenses. We estimate that the amount of travel and living expenses you will spend on you and your employees
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 11–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a $5,000 non-refundable initial training fee for each Franchise Agreement. This fee covers the initial training program, which lasts for two weeks and accommodates up to four attendees. Chatime representatives conduct the training.
In addition to the initial training fee, franchisees are responsible for covering the expenses associated with travel and accommodation for themselves and their employees. The FDD estimates these costs to be around $200 per person per day. These expenses can add a significant amount to the initial investment required to start a Chatime franchise.
The initial training fee is a standard practice in the franchise industry. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in not only the training fee itself but also the additional costs of travel and accommodation when assessing the overall financial commitment required to start a Chatime franchise. The total initial investment for a single Chatime unit, including the training fee, ranges from $80,900 to $91,400.