Under what circumstances might Dryject require a training fee for additional training programs?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (e) We may from time to time offer additional training programs, workshops, seminars and the like, to franchisees and may require that franchisees, or their employees, as appropriate, attend such programs. In the event We require the attendance of You or Your employees, said program will be provided at no cost to You, except that You will be responsible for the travel, hotel and all such other costs and expenses of each person who attends the program. For any training program at which Your attendance is optional, We may require the payment of a training fee in an amount set by Us.
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Dryject may offer additional training programs, workshops, and seminars to franchisees and may require franchisees or their employees to attend these programs. If Dryject requires attendance, the program will be provided at no cost to the franchisee. However, the franchisee will be responsible for covering the travel, hotel, and other related expenses for each attendee.
For any training program where attendance is optional, Dryject reserves the right to require the payment of a training fee. The amount of this fee will be determined by Dryject. This means that franchisees have to pay if they choose to participate in optional training programs.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisors often provide both mandatory and optional training. Mandatory training ensures brand consistency and operational standards are met, while optional training allows franchisees to further develop their skills or learn about new products or services. The cost structure, where franchisees cover travel expenses for required training but may pay a fee for optional training, is also common.