Which sections of the Dryject Franchise Agreement cover initial and ongoing training?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our Initial Training Program and prior to Your disclosing Our Confidential Information to such Key Employee.
13. FRANCHISOR TRAINING PROGRAM
DryJect Franchise Agreement 20 (a) The following persons shall satisfy all of the conditions established by Us for admission to, and graduation from, Our Initial Training Program located in Pennsylvania or at such other
location as We designate, and shall attend and satisfactorily complete any additional training programs that may be established by Us in the future:
- (i) You, if Franchisee is an individual;
- (ii) At Our option, each person who, at any time during the Term of this Agreement, is actively involved in the management or operation of Your Franchised Business (including, but not limited to, Your chief operating officer or managing member);
- (iii) At Our option, Key Employees as defined in Section 12 and each person who, at any time during the Term of this Agreement, is actively involved in the management or the operation of the Franchised Business ("Management Persons"); and
- (iv) At Our option, each person who owns or directly controls a twenty percent (20%) or more interest in You, if You are owned by a group of individuals or a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association or similar entity.
Any person or persons so designated to attend the training program will be identified in Addendum B to this Agreement, and become subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, if appropriate. Each such person shall complete Our Initial Training Program to Our satisfaction. Upon the failure of any such person to do so, We reserve the right to extend the training program. Satisfactory completion of all mandatory training sessions is required. Failure to do so shall result in a breach of this Agreement. The Initial Training Program will last for approximately four (4) days and must be completed prior to the scheduled opening of the Franchised Business.
- (b) You acknowledge that successful completion of the Initial Training Program will require that, among other things, each attendee be able to demonstrate that he/she can read, write, and converse in English.
- (c) No fee shall be charged by Us for participation of up to four (4) persons (space-permitting, at Our discretion) as specified in Subsection 13(a) in the Initial Training Program, but You shall be responsible for the travel, hotel, meals and all such other costs and expenses of each person who attends the program.
- (d) For a period of up to three (3) business days, We will furnish You, at Your place of operations and at Our expense, one (1) of Our representatives for the purpose of facilitating the opening of Your Franchised Business. We may choose to divide up the on-site opening training into two (2) training periods, totaling three (3) days. During on-site training, Our representative will also assist You in establishing and standardizing procedures and techniques essential to the operation of the Franchised Business and shall assist in training personnel, if needed.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 25–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 11 and section 13 of Item 8 within the DryJect Franchise Agreement outline the initial and ongoing training programs. Item 11 describes the initial training provided to the Franchise Owner and one additional person at no extra charge. It also mentions on-site opening training for initial employees, lasting up to three days, conducted at the franchisee's location before opening.
Section 13 of Item 8 specifies who must attend the Initial Training Program, including the franchisee, management personnel, and potentially individuals with a 20% or greater ownership stake. This initial training occurs in Pennsylvania or another designated location and covers any additional training programs established by Dryject in the future. Satisfactory completion of all mandatory training sessions is required, and failure to do so constitutes a breach of the agreement. The Initial Training Program lasts approximately four days and must be completed before the Franchised Business opens.
These sections of the Dryject Franchise Agreement are important for prospective franchisees as they detail the scope, location, duration, and requirements of the initial and ongoing training programs. Franchisees should carefully review these sections to understand their obligations and the support they will receive from Dryject in terms of training and development. Understanding the training requirements and content is crucial for the successful operation of a Dryject franchise.