Under what circumstances is a Dog Haus franchisee required to pay the Post-Opening Additional Training Program Fee?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name Of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Pre-Opening Initial Training Fee | $3,500 per additional trainee plus our respective transportation costs, food, lodging and similar costs, including, for us, the expenses for up to 2 round trip flights, 2 hotel rooms and 2 rental vehicles, and a $60 per diem each of our representatives who provide training. | On demand | We will provide an initial training program (the "Pre-Opening Initial Training Program") for up to 2 supervisorial or managerial personnel you select. If you send more than 2 people to the Pre-Opening Initial Training Program, you must pay this Additional Pre-Opening Initial Training Fee per week per additional trainee. |
| Additional Post-Opening Initial Training Fee | $1,500 per week for each trainee who attends Additional Post-Opening Initial Training Programs for you, plus our transportation costs, food, lodging and similar costs, including the expenses for up to 2 round trip flights, 2 hotel rooms and 2 rental vehicles, and a $60 per diem for each of our representatives who provide training. | On demand | If, following the opening date of a Franchised Restaurant, you request us to provide additional Initial Training Programs (the "Additional Post Opening Initial Training Programs") for new or replacement supervisorial or managerial personnel, you must pay this Post-Opening Initial Training Fee. |
| Post-Opening Additional Training Program Fee | $400 per day for each of our representatives who provide Additional Post Opening Training Programs, plus our transportation costs, food, lodging and similar costs, including the expenses for up to 2 round trip flights, 2 hotel rooms and 2 rental vehicles, and a $60 per diem for each of our representatives who provide training. | On demand | We may require your general manager, you and other sup |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES 1 (FDD pages 15–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to pay the Post-Opening Additional Training Program Fee if Dog Haus requires the franchisee's general manager, the franchisee themselves, or other supervisorial or managerial personnel to attend additional and remedial training programs. This training is at Dog Haus's discretion. The fee is $400 per day for each Dog Haus representative providing the training.
In addition to the daily fee, the franchisee must also cover the transportation, food, lodging, and similar costs for the Dog Haus representatives. This includes expenses for up to 2 round trip flights, 2 hotel rooms, and 2 rental vehicles. Furthermore, a $60 per diem is charged for each representative providing the training.
This fee structure means that if Dog Haus mandates additional training, the franchisee will incur significant costs beyond just the $400 per day fee. These additional expenses can quickly add up, especially if multiple representatives are involved or the training period is extended. Prospective franchisees should consider this potential cost when evaluating the overall financial commitment of a Dog Haus franchise.