Who is responsible for the expenses associated with attending mandatory Crawlspace Medic training programs?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We may conduct mandatory or optional additional training programs, including an annual conference or national business meeting. If we require it, you must attend mandatory training programs that we offer for up to five (5) days each year, and an annual conference or national business meeting for up to three (3) days each year, at a location we designate. Failure to attend mandatory training, including an annual conference or business meeting is a default under the Franchise Agreement. We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for tuition and/or attendance for all additional training programs, including the annual business meeting or conference. You must also pay your transportation, lodging, meals and other expenses to attend any mandatory training program. If you fail to attend any mandatory training program, you are required to obtain the training at a location we designate, at your sole cost, which includes tuition at the then-current rate, plus all of your travel costs and our trainer's travel costs.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–29)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crawlspace Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering the expenses associated with attending mandatory additional training programs. While Crawlspace Medic may impose a reasonable fee for tuition or attendance, the franchisee must also pay for transportation, lodging, meals, and other related expenses to attend any mandatory training program. This includes the annual conference or national business meeting.
If a franchisee fails to attend a mandatory training program, they are required to obtain the training at a location designated by Crawlspace Medic. In this case, the franchisee is solely responsible for the costs, including tuition at the then-current rate, their own travel costs, and the travel costs of Crawlspace Medic's trainer.
This means that franchisees need to budget not only for the initial franchise fee and ongoing royalties but also for the potential costs of ongoing training. These costs can include tuition fees, travel, accommodation, and potentially the trainer's expenses if the franchisee misses a mandatory session and needs to make it up. This could represent a significant and recurring expense for Crawlspace Medic franchisees.