Is there a charge for mandatory training courses at Christian Brothers Automotive?

Prior to opening or taking over operations of your franchise business, the Principal Operator of the franchise must have attended and successfully completed our management training courses to our satisfaction. This training will be conducted through an online training portal, at our offices in Houston, Texas, and field-training at a location(s) we designate. In addition, the Principal Operator's Service Manager must attend and successfully complete our management training course held at our offices in Houston, Texas. Training programs are offered periodically as needed to meet the demands of new and existing Principal Operators. We may periodically offer additional training programs to you and your Service Manager, covering such subjects as: new products or procedures, operating techniques, new methods, marketing, bookkeeping, accounting and general operating procedures, the establishment, use, development and improvement of computer systems, and overall skill development. Attendance by you and/or your Service Manager may be mandatory or optional, at our discretion. There is no charge for mandatory training courses, however we may charge for optional training courses. All expenses (such as travel, room, and board) that you and your personnel incur while attending or obtaining all training will be borne entirely by you.

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 40–52)