Who is required to participate in the initial training program for a Dollar Rent A Car franchise?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 11.1. Initial Training. You or Your full-time manager (as defined in Section 12.2) shall participate in and complete to Our satisfaction the initial training program for all Franchised Businesses conducted by Us or Our Affiliates prior to the opening of Your Franchised Business. This training may be conducted at Your location or at another site that We designate. There is no separate charge for this training program, but You shall be responsible for travel, living expenses and wages that You or Your employees incur during the training period. Unless You obtain written permission from Us to postpone training, Your failure to complete the training to Our satisfaction is a breach of this Agreement and shall constitute a default pursuant to Section 19.4(e) for which We can terminate this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 102–301)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dollar Rent A Car FDD, either the franchisee or their full-time manager must participate in and complete the initial training program to the franchisor's satisfaction. This training is required for all franchised businesses and must be completed before the franchise opens. The training may take place at the franchisee's location or another site designated by Dollar Rent A Car.
There is no separate charge for the initial training program itself. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering the travel, living expenses, and wages incurred by themselves or their employees during the training period. This could represent a significant upfront cost for new franchisees, as it includes not only the direct expenses of travel and accommodation but also the opportunity cost of lost wages.
Failure to complete the initial training program to Dollar Rent A Car's satisfaction can result in a breach of the franchise agreement. Unless the franchisee obtains written permission to postpone the training, this breach can lead to the termination of the agreement. This underscores the importance of prioritizing and fully committing to the initial training program.
Dollar Rent A Car also provides remedial training programs and courses that franchisees may be required to attend at their own expense if the franchisor deems it necessary to improve the operation of the franchised business. Franchisees are also responsible for implementing a training program for all of their employees to ensure compliance with the franchisor's standards and procedures.