Does the Crisp & Green addendum change the requirements for training?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You must immediately replace any manager who fails to successfully complete any training program to our satisfaction or who otherwise is not qualified to manage a Restaurant. You acknowledge and agree that the Initial Training, the Opening Training, and any Additional Training programs are provided to you and your personnel to protect our brand and the Marks and not to control the day-to-day operation of the Franchised Restaurant. We may, in our discretion, waive in whole or in part the requirement that any person attend the Initial Training or any other training if such person has already completed the Initial Training in the immediately preceding twelve (12) months in connection with the opening or operation of a different CRISP & GREEN Restaurant.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–252)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Based on the 2024 Crisp & Green Franchise Disclosure Document, the addenda included for various states do not specifically change the requirements for training. However, the FDD states that Crisp & Green may, at its discretion, waive in whole or in part the requirement that any person attend the Initial Training or any other training if such person has already completed the Initial Training in the immediately preceding twelve (12) months in connection with the opening or operation of a different CRISP & GREEN Restaurant.
While the addenda themselves focus on state-specific legal compliance, modifications to agreement terms, and franchisee rights, they do not directly address or alter the training requirements outlined in the main body of the FDD. The addenda primarily serve to ensure that the Crisp & Green franchise agreements align with the franchise laws of specific states such as North Dakota, Rhode Island, Virginia, Maryland, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Minnesota.
Therefore, prospective Crisp & Green franchisees should refer to the core franchise agreement and related training program details for the comprehensive training requirements. Any waivers or modifications to training are at the discretion of Crisp & Green, as detailed in the main FDD, and are not mandated or altered by the state-specific addenda.