Where does City Publications conduct its initial training program?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
sor shall not charge tuition or similar fees for initial training, but all expenses incurred by Franchisee during the initial training shall be sole responsibility of Franchisee.
Fee Payment & Training Others
If training is conducted at a separate time from the signing trip, then, all expenses incurred by Franchisee in attending such program including, but not limited to, 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, the initial training location is not specified. However, the FDD does state that franchisees are responsible for all expenses incurred while attending the training program. These expenses include travel, room and board, and employee salaries.
Furthermore, franchisees must complete training in a timely manner to ensure the opening of their franchised business within six months of the effective date of the agreement. Franchisees must also complete all business setup activities defined in the first session before the second (on-site) session is scheduled.
In addition to the initial training, franchisees must arrange for eight hours of virtual training for any new sales employees. 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 and will be responsible for all travel and living expenses.