What costs are Deer Solution franchisees responsible for regarding their employees' participation in training programs?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (10) At the transferee's expense, the transferee, and the transferee's Managing Owner, managers and/or any other applicable employees of transferee's Deer Solution Business must complete any training programs then in effect for franchisees of Deer Solution Businesses upon terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement or as Franchisor otherwise reasonably requires;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally responsible for the expenses associated with their employees' training. Specifically, if a franchisee transfers their Deer Solution business to a new owner, the new owner's employees, managers, and managing owner must complete any training programs in effect for Deer Solution franchisees. The cost of this training is to be borne by the transferee.
This means that a prospective Deer Solution franchisee needs to factor in the potential costs of training not only themselves but also any employees they may have, especially in the event of a transfer of ownership. These costs can include the training fees themselves, as well as travel, lodging, and wages for the employees while they are in training.
It is important for a potential franchisee to discuss the full scope of these training costs with Deer Solution to fully understand the financial implications. Understanding these costs upfront will help in better financial planning and ensure a smoother transition during ownership or transfer.