Who does Christies International Real Estate have the right to require to attend the initial training program?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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**.
We may require, from time to time, your Trainees or additional individuals to attend (in any manner or medium that we designate) additional training.
You are responsible for the compensation, travel, lodging and living expenses your Trainees and additional individuals incur in attending any additional training.
We reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee in connection with any ongoing training we offer.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate Franchise Disclosure Document, Christies International Real Estate has the right to require specific personnel to attend its initial training program. These individuals include the Responsible Broker, Office Broker, Marketing Director, and Agent Support Director for both the Main Office and any Additional Offices. These individuals are collectively referred to as "Trainees."
Christies International Real Estate does not charge a training fee for these required individuals to attend the initial training program. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs associated with compensation, travel, lodging, and living expenses for these trainees during the training period. Christies International Real Estate also retains the right to require additional individuals beyond the specified roles to attend the initial training, but may charge a training fee for these additional attendees.
Christies International Real Estate maintains control over the training standards and has the authority to determine whether an individual has successfully completed the training. If the company deems that the training has not been completed satisfactorily, it can require the trainee to repeat the course. Failure to meet the standards of the initial training program can be grounds for termination of the franchise agreement.
Ongoing training may also be required by Christies International Real Estate for the Trainees or additional individuals, and the franchisee will be responsible for the associated costs. Christies International Real Estate also reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for any ongoing training programs offered.