Can Expense Reduction Analysts charge a fee for Remedial Training?
Expense_Reduction_Analysts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Franchisor may require You to attend Remedial Training that the Franchisor reasonably determines.
You and appropriate personnel must undertake such Remedial training in response to (a) the failure of You or any other required personnel to sufficiently complete the Foundational Training Program or any type of Additional Training that the Franchisor requires under Section 12.2, or (b) Your failure to operate the Business in accordance with the terms of the Agreement after the Franchisor has provided You with written notice of such failure.
The Franchisor reserves the right to charge its applicable Training Fee for any Remedial Training that is provided to You and/or Your personnel, and You must cover the costs and expenses incurred by the Franchisor and its personnel in providing such Remedial Training.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–215)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Expense Reduction Analysts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Expense Reduction Analysts reserves the right to charge its applicable training fee for any remedial training provided to the franchisee and/or their personnel. The franchisee is also responsible for covering the costs and expenses incurred by Expense Reduction Analysts and its personnel in providing the remedial training.
This means that if a franchisee or their personnel fail to sufficiently complete the foundational training program or any required additional training, or if they fail to operate the business according to the franchise agreement after receiving written notice, Expense Reduction Analysts can mandate remedial training. Furthermore, Expense Reduction Analysts can charge a training fee for this remedial training, in addition to the franchisee covering all associated costs and expenses.
This policy highlights the importance of fully engaging with the initial and any additional training provided by Expense Reduction Analysts. It also underscores the need to adhere strictly to the operational guidelines outlined in the franchise agreement to avoid the need for, and the costs associated with, remedial training. A prospective franchisee should factor in the potential costs of remedial training when assessing the overall investment and operational expenses of the franchise.