Is the City Publications franchisee responsible for training their own management and other employees?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. The new Designated Manager may attend the initial training program at the then-current rates for additional training, if any, for providing the new Designated Manager an initial training program in respect of such manager. Franchisee will be responsible for all travel and living expenses.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for training their own management and other employees. If training is conducted separately from the signing trip, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses, including travel, room and board, and employee salaries.
The franchisee must complete training to ensure the franchised business opens within six months of the effective date. They must also complete the initial business setup before the on-site session is scheduled.
City Publications requires franchisees to arrange and pay for eight hours of virtual training for new sales employees before they start selling franchised products. If a franchisee appoints a new designated manager after operations begin, that manager must complete the initial training program within 60 days, with the franchisee covering all associated travel and living expenses, as well as any additional training fees.