How often does Exit offer its initial training program?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of these instructors in the field is relevant to the subject taught and our operations is 8 years.
Currently, initial training programs are conducted a minimum of twice annually. The training program runs for 5 full days and covers each of the subjects listed in the Table of Contents of the Training Course Manuals. Training times and instructors for each subject vary from program to program.
You must pay the travel, lodging, meals and incidental expenses of those attending the initial training program. Training is presently conducted at EXIT's Mississauga, Ontario headquarters, Atlanta, Georgia and/or online. It may also be conducted at a location selected by EXIT Realty Upper Midwest. See Franchise Agreement, Article 9. EXIT charges you $500, if you sign up and fail to attend the training or if you cancel on less than 30 days' notice. If you cancel in less than 10 days EXIT charges you $1,000. At the option of EXIT, some or all of the training may be online.
You and any individual who will serve as the administrator of your Franchise office must attend and complete the initial training program to EXIT Realty Upper Midwest and EXIT's satisfaction. Attendance must be at the next scheduled training following your execution of the Franchise Agreement. In addition, within 60 days after completion of the initial training, you must complete and attend the 1-day training course conducted by EXIT Realty Upper Midwest (if offered) at a location within the State of Iowa. There are no charges for the Iowa [insert your state] course or the materials. However, you are responsible for your own lodgi
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S AND SUBFRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program is conducted a minimum of twice annually. This means a new franchisee can expect at least two opportunities per year to attend the mandatory initial training.
The training program spans five full days, covering subjects detailed in the Training Course Manuals. The specific training times and instructors may vary for each program. The FDD states that attendance at the next scheduled training is required following the execution of the Franchise Agreement.
Exit charges $500 if a franchisee signs up for training but fails to attend or cancels with less than 30 days' notice. This fee increases to $1,000 for cancellations made with less than 10 days' notice. The training is presently conducted at Exit's headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, Atlanta, Georgia, and/or online. It may also be conducted at a location selected by EXIT Realty Upper Midwest. Franchisees are responsible for covering their own travel, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses related to attending the training program.