Who is responsible for the personal expenses during Closet Storage Concepts initial training?
Closet_Storage_Concepts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nated equity owners of Franchisee owning a minimum of the equity interests in Franchisee specified by Franchisor, and Franchisee's designated manager under this Agreement, shall attend and complete the initial training program to Franchisor's satisfaction prior to the opening of the Franchised Business. Franchisee shall be responsible for the personal expenses, including transportation to and from the training site and lodging, meals, and salaries during training, for individuals attending training. Franchisor shall provide tuition-free training initially for 3 persons including Franchisee (or its equity owners) and its designated manager before the Franchised Business opens for business. If initial training is otherwise required for Franchisee or any equity owner, manager or other employee, Franchisee shall pay Franchisor's then-current tuition for each person to attend the additional initial training program. Each of Franchisee's additional and/or replacement managers shall attend and complete to Franchisor's satisfaction Franchisor's initial training program prior to assuming management responsibility.
- 4.3.2 **Refresher Courses;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Closet Storage Concepts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for personal expenses during the initial training program. These expenses include transportation to and from the training site, lodging, meals, and salaries for individuals attending the training. Closet Storage Concepts provides tuition-free initial training for up to 3 people, including the franchisee (or its equity owners) and the designated manager, before the Franchised Business opens.
If additional training is required for the franchisee, equity owner, manager, or other employees beyond the initial 3 persons, the franchisee must pay Closet Storage Concepts' then-current tuition for each person attending the additional initial training program. Each additional or replacement manager must also attend and complete Closet Storage Concepts' initial training program before assuming management responsibilities.
Similarly, for any refresher courses or supplemental training programs offered by Closet Storage Concepts, the franchisee is responsible for the personal expenses of individuals attending, including transportation, lodging, meals, and salaries during training. This means that franchisees need to budget not only for the initial training but also for ongoing training and development of their staff.