Under what circumstances is the Initial Training requirement waived for a Clear Pest Pros franchisee?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If this is a renewal term or if this is an additional Clear Pest Pros Business being awarded to you, and your Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated Manager, have already attended Initial Training, the requirement that you attend Initial Training is waived, except as with respect to the JumpStart online training modules and continuing training obligations. If your Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated Manager desires to attend Initial Training again, you will not be assessed a training fee, however you will be responsible for all travel and living expenses that you and your employees/owners incur while attending training.
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, the initial training requirement may be waived under specific circumstances. If a franchisee is renewing their term or being awarded an additional Clear Pest Pros business, and their Managing Owner or Designated Manager has already completed the initial training, the requirement to attend initial training is waived.
However, this waiver does not extend to the JumpStart online training modules and continuing training obligations, which remain mandatory. This ensures that even experienced franchisees stay updated with the latest practices and standards of the Clear Pest Pros system.
If the Managing Owner or Designated Manager wishes to attend the initial training again, they can do so without incurring a training fee. However, they will be responsible for covering all travel and living expenses associated with attending the training for themselves and their employees or owners. This provides flexibility for franchisees who want a refresher or for new personnel joining their team.