What is the deadline for completing the Clear Pest Pros Initial Training after signing the Franchise Agreement?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must successfully complete our JumpStart Initial Training program (hereinafter, "JumpStart," Section 3.A of the Franchise Agreement) within two (2) months of signing the Franchise Agreement, before attending in-person business operations and managerial Training (hereinafter,
"Initial Training") and before the opening of Clear Pest Pros Business. This includes our comprehensive preparation program that includes numerous pre-opening activities and may last approximately three (3) to six (6) weeks, depending on the pace you establish to complete activities. During the JumpStart training program, with guidance from our training team and the brand president, along with training manuals and online modules, you must review the Operations Manuals, complete a territory review, coordinate your initial advertising program, acquire proper insurance, select and lease office space (if applicable), and acquire all permits, licenses, and approved vehicles. Most JumpStart activities are conducted in your hometown with virtual assistance from our office staff. You begin JumpStart immediately upon your execution of the Franchise Agreement and payment of the Initial Franchise Fee. During JumpStart, we will schedule Initial Training for you to attend. Sessions are typically offered each month. Final confirmation of your scheduled classroom training may be contingent upon your successful completion of the JumpStart program and activities.
Initial Training takes place at a location that we designate, which is currently Ann Arbor, Michigan and may also be conducted in your operating territory. In addition to you, it may be attended by the Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated Manager, at no additional fee. The Managing Owner and, if applicable, the Designated Manager must complete the Initial Training to our satisfaction. Failure to do so will result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement. Initial Training is approximately 12 days in duration and must be completed within four (4) months of signing the Franchise Agreement. You will be responsible for all travel and living expenses that you and your employees/owners incur. Additional persons employed by you may attend on a space available basis, contingent upon our receipt of our training fee to offset the expenses we incur. All attendees who are not a party to the Franchise Agreement must sign our prescribed form of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement (Exhibit C of the Franchise Disclosure Document).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 40–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must complete Initial Training within four months of signing the Franchise Agreement. Before attending Initial Training, franchisees must first complete the JumpStart Initial Training program within two months of signing the Franchise Agreement.
JumpStart includes a preparation program that can last approximately three to six weeks, depending on the franchisee's pace in completing the activities. During JumpStart, franchisees review operations manuals, complete a territory review, coordinate their initial advertising program, acquire insurance, and select/lease office space if needed. JumpStart begins immediately after signing the Franchise Agreement and paying the initial franchise fee.
Initial Training is approximately 12 days long and takes place at a location designated by Clear Pest Pros, which is currently Ann Arbor, Michigan, but may also be conducted in the franchisee's operating territory. The Managing Owner or Designated Manager must complete the Initial Training to Clear Pest Pros's satisfaction, or the Franchise Agreement may be terminated. Franchisees are responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred during training. Additional employees may attend if space is available and upon payment of a training fee to Clear Pest Pros.