Who is required to attend the initial training program for a City Publications franchise?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
An initial training program and training materials to be provided to Franchisee pursuant to Section 10.A;
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 City Publications Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee receives an initial training program and training materials. 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 franchisee is responsible for completing training in a timely manner to ensure the franchised business opens within six months of the effective date. The franchisee must also complete all business setup activity defined in the first session before the second (on-site) session is scheduled.
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 is also responsible for training their management and other employees. Additionally, the franchisee must arrange for eight hours of virtual training for any new employee authorized to sell franchised products, at the franchisee's expense. This training must be completed and certified by City Publications before the employee can conduct any sales activity.
If the new designated manager attends the initial training program, the franchisee will be responsible for all travel and living expenses. 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.