Who is required to complete the Ella Cafe Franchisor's training program for new franchisees?
Ella_Cafe Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
cutive and up to 2 other employees, at Franchisor' headquarters and/or any other location designated by the Franchisor. Principal Executive and up to two employees must attend and complete to Franchisor's satisfaction, Franchisor's then-current initial training program. The initial training program is provided at no charge for up to 3 individuals including the Principal Executive and will take place at a location and time that Franchisor designates. At Franchisee's request, Franchisor may permit additional individuals to attend initial training, subject to space availability. If Franchisee desire to have additional personnel participate in the training program, Franchisor may provide initial training to such additional personnel at any of our scheduled initial training courses at our then-current fee upon commencement of the training program, which is currently $500.00 per day per trainer (maximum 8 hours per day) plus any reasonable out-of-pocket expense for such trainer. Franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses of complying with Franchisor's training requirements including, without limitation, wages, travel, lodging, and dining costs for all of Franchisee's employees who participate in the training. Franchisor reserves the right to modify the initial training program, at Franchisor's sole discretion, at any time. Franchisee is responsible for its own trav
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Ella Cafe's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program is provided at no charge for up to 3 individuals, including the Principal Executive. The training will occur at a location and time designated by Ella Cafe.
Ella Cafe may allow additional individuals to attend the initial training, based on space availability. If a franchisee wants additional personnel to participate, Ella Cafe may provide initial training to them at any of their scheduled initial training courses. The fee for this additional training is currently $500.00 per day per trainer, with a maximum of 8 hours per day, plus any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for the trainer.
The franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with complying with Ella Cafe's training requirements. These costs include wages, travel, lodging, and dining for all of the franchisee's employees who participate in the training. Ella Cafe also reserves the right to modify the initial training program at its sole discretion and can vary the length and content of the training based on the experience and skill level of the individuals attending. Franchisees are also responsible for their own travel, lodging, meal, and other out-of-pocket expenses for attending the training.