Is the Crisp & Green franchisee required to pay for additional training?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
s must also attend and participate in the first week of the Initial Training. All attendees must complete the Initial Training to our satisfaction. We will not charge any fees for the first four (4) members of your training group to attend the Initial Training. We may charge our then-current fee for any additional members of the training group that you send to the Initial Training, as well as for you and your personnel attending any additional training programs (whether optional or mandatory). You will be responsible for all compensation and expenses (including travel, meals and lodging) incurred by you and your training group in attending any training programs. In addition to the Initial Training, a member of our staff will provide additional training to you, your Operating Partner, your General Manager, your Approved Operator (if applicable), your assistant managers, and your employees at the Premises of your Franchised Restaurant during the week of the opening of your Franchised Restaurant, which may include one or more days prior to opening and one or more days of live training after opening (the "Opening Training").
We may provide additional training from time to time because (i) we have determined, in our sole discretion, that further training beyond the Opening Training is necessary to ensure a smooth opening of your Franchised Restaurant, (ii) we have determined, in our sole discretion, to provide additional types of required training to our franchisees generally, or (iii) you have requested additional training (collectively, "Additional Training"). If Additional Training is conducted, you will be required to reimburse us for our costs, including without limitation lodging, meals and travel arrangements of the trainers and other reasonable expenses, and pay us $500 per day for each individual we provide to assist you. You will be responsible for all compensation and e
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–252)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crisp & Green Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may incur costs for additional training programs. While the initial training for the first four members of the training group is provided without fees, Crisp & Green may charge its then-current fee for any additional members sent to the initial training, as well as for the franchisee and their personnel attending any additional training programs, whether optional or mandatory.
The FDD outlines that Crisp & Green may provide additional training if they determine it necessary for a smooth restaurant opening, decide to offer additional required training to all franchisees, or if the franchisee requests it. If this additional training is conducted, the franchisee is required to reimburse Crisp & Green for costs, including lodging, meals, and travel arrangements for the trainers, along with a fee of $500 per day for each individual provided to assist.
In addition to these direct costs, the franchisee is also responsible for all compensation and expenses, including travel, meals, and lodging, incurred by themselves and their personnel while attending any training programs. This includes both the opening training and any additional training, regardless of where it is conducted. Franchisees should factor in these potential training expenses when budgeting for their Crisp & Green franchise.