What are the obligations of Craters & Freighters regarding the initial training program?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
r business within fifteen (15) days after Franchisor notifies Franchisee that the conditions set forth in this Section 4.5 have been satisfied.
5. OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISOR.
5.1 Initial Training Program. 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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, Craters & Freighters is obligated to furnish the franchisee with an initial training program regarding the operation of a Craters & Freighters franchised business. This training will be in accordance with Craters & Freighters' then-current initial training program. There is no limit to the number of people who may participate in the initial training program, provided that the franchisee's owners and the designated manager participate and complete the training to Craters & Freighters' satisfaction before the franchised business opens.
The franchisee is responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred while participating in the initial training program. Craters & Freighters may provide approximately three days of additional training at the premises during normal business hours after the franchised business has opened, if they determine it is necessary.
If Craters & Freighters determines that the franchisee needs more than three days of additional training, the franchisee will pay Craters & Freighters an amount equal to Craters & Freighters' then-current daily rate and reimburse Craters & Freighters for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing such training, including all travel and living expenses.