Who is responsible for the expenses incurred during the initial training program for a City Publications franchise?
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 franchisee is generally responsible for expenses incurred during training. If the training is conducted at a separate time from the signing trip, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses, including travel costs, room and board, and employee salaries.
City Publications franchisees must also ensure that their new sales employees complete eight hours of virtual training at the franchisee's expense before the employees engage in any sales activities. This training must be certified by City Publications.
If a franchisee appoints a new Designated Manager after beginning operations, that manager must complete the initial training program within 60 days. The franchisee is responsible for all travel and living expenses associated with this training, and may also have to pay additional training fees at the then-current rates.