Is CDI responsible for hiring Chem-Dry employees?
Chem_Dry Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
During operation of your Chem-Dry Business, CDI will:
- (5) Develop and provide updated or continuing training to you and, at your request, your employees; we will not advise you about or participate in hiring your employees (Franchise Agreement - Section 3.B. and 7).
Other than those items listed above, CDI has no further obligation to assist you during the operation of the Chem-Dry Business in developing products and services you will offer your customers, hiring and training employees, improving and developing the Chem-Dry Business, establishing prices, establishing and using administrative, bookkeeping, accounting and inventory control procedures, or resolving operating problems you encounter.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 37–45)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chem-Dry's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, CDI (Chem-Dry) does not assist franchisees in hiring employees. While CDI offers guidance on operating issues, standards, and procedures, the responsibility for hiring and training employees falls solely on the franchisee.
This means that as a prospective Chem-Dry franchisee, you are in charge of all aspects of hiring your staff. CDI may provide updated or continuing training to you and, upon request, to your employees, but they will not advise you about or participate in the hiring process. This hands-off approach to hiring gives you the autonomy to select employees who best fit your business needs and local market conditions.
However, it also places the full burden of recruitment, screening, and onboarding on you. You'll need to develop your own hiring strategies, job descriptions, and training programs to ensure your employees meet Chem-Dry's standards and provide quality service. This is a common arrangement in many franchise systems, where franchisees are given operational independence while adhering to brand standards.