What is the approximate duration of the initial training program for a City Publications franchise?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
travel costs, room and board expenses and employees' salaries, shall be the sole responsibility of Franchisee. Franchisee shall be responsible for training its management and other employees.
Training Timeline
Franchisee is responsible to complete training in a timely manner to ensure the opening of the Franchised Business within six (6) months of the Effective Date pursuant to Section. 6.B.1. Franchisee must complete all of the business setup activity as defined in the first session before the second (on-site) session will be scheduled.
B. Initial training for Sales Employees
In addition to any provisions elsewhere in this agreement, Franchisee shall at its expense, arrange for eight (8) hours of virtual training for any new employee authorized to sell Franchised products. Training shall be complete and certified by Franchisor prior to an employee conducting any sales activity.
C. New Designated Manager
If, after beginning operations, Franchisee names a new Designated Manager, the new Designated Manager must complete the initial training program to Franchisor's satisfaction within sixty (60) days.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for completing training in a timely manner to ensure the opening of their franchised business within six months of the effective date of the agreement. The franchisee must complete all business setup activities defined in the first session before the second (on-site) session is scheduled.
For sales employees, City Publications requires franchisees to arrange for eight hours of virtual training for any new employee authorized to sell franchised products. This training must be completed and certified by City Publications before the employee can conduct any sales activities.
If a franchisee names a new designated manager after beginning operations, that manager must complete the initial training program to City Publications' satisfaction within 60 days. The new designated manager may attend the initial training program at the then-current rates for additional training, if any. The franchisee is responsible for all travel and living expenses associated with this training.