Who pays for the costs and expenses related to participation in all Deck Medic Training Programs?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
is a Corporate Entity, Franchisee's Managing Owner and Manager, at Franchisee's sole cost and expense, must attend and successfully complete all refresher training courses or system-wide training courses, additional training programs and seminars as Franchisor periodically may designate or offer in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment. Franchisor provides instructors and training materials for those programs and seminars, but Franchisor reserves the right to assess Franchisee reasonable charges for such training. Franchisee is responsible for all expenses Franchisee and Franchisee's employee incurs in connection with attendance and participation in these programs and seminars, including, without limitation, the cost of transportation, lodging, meals and any salaries and other wages.
- (3) Franchisee shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by Franchisee and, those attending training on behalf of Franchisee, in connection with Franchisee's participation in all Training Programs and, satisfaction of Franchisee's Training Program obligations as designated by Franchisor.
- (4) Subject to Franchisor's approval and agreement, Franchisor may offer supplemental training within Franchisee's Operating Territory or as elected by Franchisor, remotely through online web based conferencing (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Training"). Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, reserves the right to reject or approve of any request by Franchisee for Supplemental Training. If Franchisor does agree to offer and provide Supplemental Training, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor a supplemental training fee at the rate of $600 per trainer per day plus, if applicable, reimbursement of travel and hotel accommodation expenses incurred by Franchisor (the "Supplemental Training Fee"). Franchisee agrees that in each instance where Franchisee hires a new Operating Manager, and/or Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, determines that Franchisee is not satisfying and/or meeting Franchisor's operational standards, then Fran
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–228)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering all costs associated with their participation in any of Deck Medic's Training Programs. This includes not only the franchisee's own expenses but also those of any employees attending the training on behalf of the franchisee.
Specifically, these expenses encompass transportation, lodging, meals, salaries, and any other wages incurred during the training. Deck Medic does retain the right to charge franchisees reasonable fees for the training programs and seminars themselves, in addition to the franchisee covering all travel and wage-related costs.
Furthermore, Deck Medic may offer supplemental training, either within the franchisee's operating territory or remotely, subject to Deck Medic's approval. If supplemental training is provided, the franchisee is obligated to pay a supplemental training fee of $600 per trainer per day, along with reimbursement for travel and hotel accommodation expenses incurred by Deck Medic, if applicable. These supplemental training fees are to be pre-paid upon submission of an invoice from Deck Medic.