Who is responsible for travel and living expenses when attending Craters & Freighters training meetings?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. 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.
- 5.2 Operations Manuals.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering travel and living expenses when attending both the initial training program and any periodic ongoing training meetings. Specifically, the franchisee must cover these costs for their owner(s), designated manager, and other managers when they are required to travel for training.
This means that as a Craters & Freighters franchisee, you should budget for these expenses when planning to attend required training sessions. The initial training program is mandatory for the owner(s) and designated manager before opening the franchised business. Periodic training is also required for managers to stay updated on new methods, techniques, equipment, services, and procedures.
Furthermore, if Craters & Freighters determines that additional training beyond the initial three days is necessary at the franchisee's premises after opening, the franchisee will also be responsible for covering Craters & Freighters' travel and living expenses, in addition to paying Craters & Freighters' then-current daily rate for the training. This could potentially add a significant cost, so it's important to perform well in the initial training and subsequent operations to minimize the need for extended on-site support.