What expenses are Face Foundrie franchisees responsible for during initial training?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Initial Training Expenses.
The Operating Partner and your Salon Manager must attend mandatory training at our headquarters or another place we designate, and complete our Initial Training Program to our satisfaction before you open your Facial Bar.
While we do not charge for this training, you must pay for airfare, meals, transportation costs, salaries, benefits, lodging, and incidental expenses for all initial training attendees.
Costs vary depending on the distance traveled, the type of lodging, and the arrangements you have with any training attendees.
If you bring additional personnel beyond those required to attend the Initial Training Program, your costs may be higher.
This estimate also includes the payroll-related costs associated with pre-opening training of your personnel in your Facial Bar.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 23–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must cover certain expenses related to initial training. While Face Foundrie does not charge a fee for the initial training program itself, the franchisee is responsible for covering expenses for the Operating Partner and Salon Manager to attend the mandatory training. This training takes place at Face Foundrie's headquarters or another designated location.
The expenses that the Face Foundrie franchisee is responsible for include airfare, meals, transportation costs, salaries, benefits, lodging, and incidental expenses for all initial training attendees. These costs can vary depending on factors such as the distance traveled, the type of lodging chosen, and the specific arrangements made with the training attendees. The FDD estimates these "Initial Training Expenses" to range from $16,500 to $26,900.
Furthermore, if the franchisee chooses to bring additional personnel to the initial training program beyond the required attendees (Operating Partner and Salon Manager), the franchisee's costs may be higher. The estimate also includes payroll-related costs associated with pre-opening training of personnel at the franchisee's Face Foundrie Facial Bar. Therefore, franchisees should carefully budget for these training-related expenses when planning their initial investment.