What is included in the Craters & Freighters Initial Training Program?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Prior to the opening of the Franchised Business, Franchisor will furnish Franchisee with an initial training program regarding the operation of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business in accordance with Franchisor's then-current initial training program (collectively, "Initial Training Program"). There is no limit on the number of people who may participate in the Initial Training Program, so long as Franchisee's owner(s) and the Designated Manager (as such term is defined below) participate and complete the Initial Training Program to Franchisor's satisfaction prior to opening the Franchised Business. Franchisee will be responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred in connection with participating in the Initial Training Program. If Franchisor determines it is necessary, Franchisor or a designee of Franchisor will provide Franchisee with approximately three (3) days of additional training at the Premises during normal business hours after the Franchised Business has opened. If Franchisor determines that
Franchisee needs more than the three (3) days of additional training referenced in the preceding sentence, Franchisee will pay to Franchisor an amount equal to Franchisor's then current daily rate and will reimburse Franchisor for the out-of-pocket expenses it incurred in providing such training including, but not limited to all travel and living expenses.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Craters & Freighters provides an initial training program regarding the operation of a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business. There is no limit to the number of people who may participate in the Initial Training Program, as long as the Franchisee's owners and the Designated Manager participate and complete the Initial Training Program to Craters & Freighters' satisfaction before opening the Franchised Business.
The franchisee is responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred while participating in the Initial Training Program. Craters & Freighters will provide approximately three days of additional training at the Premises during normal business hours after the Franchised Business has opened, if Craters & Freighters determines it is necessary.
If Craters & Freighters determines that the franchisee needs more than the three days of additional training, the franchisee will pay Craters & Freighters an amount equal to Craters & Freighters' then current daily rate and will reimburse Craters & Freighters for the out-of-pocket expenses it incurred in providing such training including, but not limited to all travel and living expenses.