Who is responsible for attending and paying for initial training when a City Publications franchise is transferred?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Franchisee shall have provided Franchisor with a complete copy of all contracts and agreements and related documentation between Franchisee and the transferee relating to the sale or transfer of the Franchise. Franchisee shall have paid to Franchisor a transfer fee in the standard amount then being charged by Franchisor. The new franchisee shall be responsible for attending and paying for initial training and for paying all start-up expenses. This transfer fee is waived for a qualified transfer to immediate family members.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the new franchisee is responsible for attending and paying for the initial training when a franchise is transferred. The document also states that the new franchisee is responsible for paying all start-up expenses. This means that a person buying an existing City Publications franchise must budget for both the initial franchise training and the costs to get the business running.
This requirement ensures that the new franchisee is properly trained in the City Publications system. It also ensures that the franchisee is prepared to meet City Publications' standards. The FDD also specifies that the transferee must complete the initial training program as provided in Section 10.A of the agreement.
It is important to note that the franchisee may not promise or provide franchise system training as part of the agreement to the transferee. This reinforces that the new franchisee must receive the official training from City Publications itself. This policy helps maintain consistency and quality across all City Publications franchises.
There is a waiver of the transfer fee for qualified transfers to immediate family members or to a shareholder, member, or partner who has signed a personal guarantee. However, the responsibility for attending and paying for initial training still applies to the transferee, even if the transfer fee is waived.