Can Expense Reduction Analysts make Third-Party Training part of Additional or Remedial Training?
Expense_Reduction_Analysts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
he Foundational Training Program, You and any other management personnel of the Business will, at the Franchisor's option, be required to attend Third-Party Training. If such Third-Party Training is required by the Franchisor, then You will be: (i) required to pay the applicable Training Fee for those that attend the Third-Party Training; and (ii) responsible for the costs and expenses associated with You and any other required trainees attending such training. Once Your ERA Business is open and has commenced operations, the Franchisor will have the right to make Third-Party Training part of any Additional Training or Remedial Training that the Franchisor may require under Section 12.2 of this Agreement.
- (6) The Franchisor may establish and conduct an annual conference for all ERA Businesses, and may require You and any other Practice Model Consultants of the ERA Business to attend this conference each year. You will be solely responsible for all expenses incurred in attending the annual conference (including any employee wages). The Franchisor reserves the right to require You to pay the Franchisor its then-current conference fee prior to
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–215)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Expense Reduction Analysts Franchise Disclosure Document, Expense Reduction Analysts has the right to incorporate Third-Party Training into any Additional Training or Remedial Training that they may require under Section 12.2 of the franchise agreement. This means that after a franchisee's Expense Reduction Analysts business has commenced operations, the franchisor can mandate attendance at Third-Party Training sessions as part of ongoing or corrective training programs.
If Expense Reduction Analysts requires Third-Party Training, the franchisee is responsible for paying the applicable training fees for themselves and any other required personnel attending the training. Additionally, the franchisee must cover all associated costs and expenses for attending such training. This could include travel, accommodation, and other related expenses.
This policy highlights the importance of budgeting for ongoing training and development costs beyond the initial franchise fee and startup expenses. Franchisees should inquire about the potential frequency, nature, and estimated costs of any Third-Party Training that Expense Reduction Analysts might require to fully understand the financial implications.