What expenses are the franchisee responsible for during the initial manager training program for a Chicken Guy franchise?

According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while there is no tuition fee for the initial manager training program, franchisees are responsible for covering certain expenses. Specifically, the franchisee must pay for all travel, living, food, and other incidental expenses incurred by both the franchisee and their employees while attending the training program. This means that franchisees need to budget for transportation costs, accommodation, meals, and any other miscellaneous costs that may arise during the training period.

The initial manager training program for Chicken Guy averages four weeks. The franchisee should factor in the cost of these expenses for the duration of the training program. The FDD also states that Chicken Guy can increase or decrease the length of the training program at their discretion, which could impact the overall expenses incurred by the franchisee.

Chicken Guy also reserves the right to dismiss any person from the initial manager training program if they do not believe the person will perform acceptably in the position. In such cases, the franchisee is responsible for providing a suitable replacement within one month of the dismissal, which would entail covering the expenses for the replacement employee to attend the training as well. This condition highlights the importance of carefully selecting and preparing employees for the manager training program to avoid incurring additional costs due to dismissals and replacements.