When does a Dog Haus franchisee pay the 'Additional Post-Opening Initial Training Fee'?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
absolute discretion, Franchisor may terminate this Agreement upon five (5) days' written notice to Franchisee and this Agreement shall thereafter be of no further force or effect. Franchisor shall have the right to retain the Initial Franchise Fee. Franchisor and Franchisee acknowledge and agree that the actual damages to be suffered by Franchisor in this circumstance are difficult, if not impossible, to determine, and that, under all the facts and circumstances, this calculation of Franchisor's potential damages and retention of the Initial Franchise Fee by Franchisor, are a reasonable, good-faith estimate of those damages.
- 7.3 Additional Post-Opening Initial Training Programs. If, following the Opening Date of the Franchised Restaurant, Franchisee requests Franchisor to provide additional Initial Training Programs for new or replacement supervisorial or managerial personnel and Franchisor agrees to do so, Franchisee shall pa
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to pay the Additional Post-Opening Initial Training Fee if they request and Dog Haus agrees to provide additional initial training programs for new or replacement supervisorial or managerial personnel following the opening of the franchised restaurant. This fee covers Dog Haus's direct costs for providing these training programs.
In addition to the training fee, the franchisee is also responsible for covering all transportation, food, lodging, and similar costs incurred by both the franchisee and Dog Haus in connection with attending the Additional Post-Opening Initial Training Programs. For Dog Haus representatives, this includes expenses for up to two round trip flights, two hotel rooms, two rental vehicles, and a $60 per diem for each employee providing training.
This means that franchisees should budget not only for the training fee itself, but also for significant travel and accommodation expenses for Dog Haus trainers. This cost can be substantial, especially if multiple trainers are required or if the training location is far from the franchisee's restaurant. Franchisees should carefully consider these potential expenses when making staffing decisions and planning for ongoing training needs.