What is the definition of 'Trainees' in the context of Christies International Real Estate training programs?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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4. TRAINING AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE
- 4.1. Initial Training. We have the right to require, in our discretion, your Responsible Broker, Office Broker, Marketing Director and Agent Support Director for the Main Office and each Additional Office (if any) (hereinafter referred to as "Trainees") to attend, and complete to our satisfaction, our then-current initial training program on the operation of a Business and the Brand Guidelines and Systems, to be provided at a place and time we designate. We will not charge a training fee for your Trainees to attend our initial training program. We reserve the right to require any additional individuals to attend our initial training, at our then-current initial training fee. You are solely responsible for the compensation, travel, lodging and living expenses incurred by your Trainees and any required additional individuals in attending the initial training program and any additional trainings required. We have the right to determine whether a person has or has not successfully completed training and to require your Trainees or additional individuals to repeat the course. Failure to complete to our satisfaction the initial training program in accordance with our standards constitutes grounds for termination, as provided in Section 10.2(a) of this Agreement.
- 4.2. Required Ongoing Training.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Trainees' refers to specific personnel that Christies International Real Estate may require to attend and complete their initial and ongoing training programs. These individuals include the Responsible Broker, Office Broker, Marketing Director, and Agent Support Director for both the Main Office and any Additional Offices the franchisee may operate.
Christies International Real Estate has the discretion to mandate that these 'Trainees' participate in training programs covering the operation of the Business, Brand Guidelines, and Systems. While Christies International Real Estate does not charge a training fee for these designated individuals to attend the initial training program, the franchisee is responsible for covering all compensation, travel, lodging, and living expenses incurred by the Trainees during their attendance. Additionally, Christies International Real Estate retains the right to require other individuals beyond the core 'Trainees' to attend the initial training, but in such cases, the franchisee may be subject to the then-current initial training fee for those additional attendees.
It is important to note that successful completion of the initial training program, according to Christies International Real Estate's standards, is a condition of the franchise agreement. Failure to meet these training requirements can be grounds for termination of the agreement. Furthermore, Christies International Real Estate reserves the right to determine whether an individual has successfully completed the training and may require Trainees or additional individuals to repeat the course if necessary. This highlights the importance Christies International Real Estate places on ensuring that key personnel are properly trained and knowledgeable in the brand's systems and operational standards.