Who is responsible for travel, lodging, and meal expenses associated with the Crave Cookies pre-opening training?

According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs of travel, lodging, meals, and other out-of-pocket expenses associated with the pre-opening training program. Crave Cookies Franchising offers its standard pre-opening training to the Principal Executive and up to two additional team members at no charge for the training itself. This training takes place at Crave Cookies Franchising's headquarters or at a Crave Cookies business designated by them.

This means that while the actual training is provided without a fee, the franchisee must budget for and bear the financial burden of sending themselves and their team members to the training location. These costs can include transportation (flights, gas, car rentals), hotel accommodations, food, and any other incidental expenses incurred during the training period.

It is important for prospective Crave Cookies franchisees to factor in these expenses when evaluating the overall cost of opening a franchise. These costs can vary significantly depending on the distance to the training location, the duration of the training, and the number of team members attending. Franchisees should inquire about the typical duration and location of the training to estimate these costs accurately. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, where franchisees usually cover their own travel and lodging for training programs.