When are Chicken Guy franchisees required to pay for additional training materials?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE(1) | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Training | We do not currently charge these fees; however we may set a tuition fee for additional training programs that we develop in the future to cover our actual costs of conducting the training programs. You also must reimburse us for our actual costs and expenses incurred for developing, compiling and distributing any additional training materials, if requested by you. | Within 30 days of receipt of invoice | We have the right to require certain designated employees to attend training programs in addition to the initial manager training program. You must pay all travel, living, food and other incidental expenses incurred by your employees while attending training. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to pay for additional training materials under specific circumstances. While Chicken Guy does not currently charge tuition fees for additional training programs, they reserve the right to set such fees in the future to cover the actual costs of conducting these programs.
Franchisees are also responsible for reimbursing Chicken Guy for the actual costs and expenses incurred in developing, compiling, and distributing any additional training materials, but only if the franchisee requests these materials. This means that franchisees have some control over whether they incur these costs. Payment for these materials is due within 30 days of receipt of the invoice from Chicken Guy.
It's important to note that Chicken Guy has the right to require certain designated employees to attend additional training programs beyond the initial manager training. In addition to the costs of training materials, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel, living, food, and other incidental expenses incurred by their employees while attending these training programs. This could represent a significant expense for franchisees, especially if multiple employees are required to attend training or if the training location is far from the franchise location.