Can Creative World School require more than 2 people to complete training?
Creative_World_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Train you or the Manager and at least 1 other management level employee.
Although we are obligated to train up to 2 people, we may require that 3 people complete training to our satisfaction. (Franchise Agreement ‒ Section 7.1)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 29–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Creative World School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while the company is obligated to train the franchisee or their manager and at least one other management-level employee, they may require a third person to complete the training to their satisfaction. This initial training is provided at no additional fee, but the franchisee is responsible for covering the expenses of the trainees, including food, lodging, and travel.
This means that while Creative World School covers the cost of the training program itself for up to two people, the franchisee needs to budget for all associated costs like travel and accommodation. The FDD specifies that at least two people must complete the Management Training to the satisfaction of Creative World School, and they retain the right to demand a third person complete it as well.
For a prospective franchisee, this implies a need to be flexible and prepared to potentially send three individuals for training. This could impact initial budgeting and staffing plans. It is important to discuss with Creative World School under what circumstances they would require a third person to be trained, and what roles within the school are suitable for this training.