Who is required to attend the initial 5-day franchisee management training course for an Exit franchise?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
service mark, color scheme, or related identifying materials, either from a source of supply suggested by EXIT or from any Approved Supplier (as defined in Section 43).
9.11. Attendance of Initial Training Program
- (A) Franchisee and an individual who will serve as the broker of record, or administrator of the Franchise Office shall, at Franchisee's own expense, prior to opening its office, attend and complete to Subfranchisor's and EXIT's satisfaction the next scheduled five (5) day franchisee management training course conducted for franchisees at a predetermined location by Subfranchisor or EXIT. There are no charges for the training course or manuals for approved attendees from each Franchise. However, Franchisee is responsible for its travel, lodging, meals, and related expenses. Franchisee agrees to pay EXIT $500.00, if Franchisee signs up and fails to attend the training of
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, both the franchisee and an individual who will serve as the broker of record or administrator of the Franchise Office must attend the initial 5-day franchisee management training course. This training is a mandatory requirement prior to opening the franchise office.
The franchisee is responsible for covering their own expenses, including travel, lodging, meals, and other related costs, to attend the training. However, there are no charges for the training course itself or for the training manuals provided to approved attendees from each franchise.
It is important to note that if a franchisee signs up for the training but fails to attend, or if they cancel their attendance with less than thirty days' prior notice to Exit, they will be required to pay Exit a fee of $500. If the franchisee cancels within 10 days or less, the cancellation fee increases to $1,000. Exit also retains the option to conduct some or all of the training online.