What is the requirement for a Craters & Freighters franchisee regarding the Initial Training Program?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. 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 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, prior to opening their franchised business, franchisees must complete the Initial Training Program. There is no limit to the number of people who may participate in the Initial Training Program, but the franchisee's owners and the Designated Manager must participate and complete the Initial Training Program to Craters & Freighters' satisfaction before opening the business.
Franchisees are responsible for covering all travel and living expenses associated with participating in the Initial Training Program. Craters & Freighters may provide approximately three days of additional training at the franchisee's premises during normal business hours after the business opens, if deemed necessary.
If Craters & Freighters determines that a franchisee requires more than the initial three days of additional training, the franchisee will be required to pay Craters & Freighters its then-current daily rate for the extra training. The franchisee must also reimburse Craters & Freighters for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing the additional training, including travel and living expenses.