When is the Initial Training Fee for a HydroDog franchise due?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
well as on-site within your Territory. You must complete the initial training to our satisfaction and pay all expenses of your personnel to attend such training, including tuition, travel, lodging, meals and salaries.
- 7.2 Initial Training Fee. We will provide our HydroDog Academy training as stated herein. At the time you sign this Agreement, you must pay us a five thousand dollar ($5,000) nonrefundable initial training fee (the "Initial Training Fee") per trainee in consideration of the pre-opening initial training program that we will conduct for you. You are responsible for all expenses and costs that you incur for training or attending conferences, including wages, travel and living expenses. If you transfer your franchise, we may charge the new franchisee the then-current Initial Training Fee for each of the transferee's owners and employees that attends our initial training program. All training fees and expense reimbursements are due ten (10) days after invoicing.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training fee of $5,000 is due at the time you sign the Franchise Agreement. This fee is nonrefundable and covers the HydroDog Academy training program. The fee is charged per trainee.
In addition to the initial training fee, franchisees are responsible for all expenses related to attending training, including wages, travel, and living expenses. If a franchisee transfers their franchise, the new franchisee may be charged the then-current initial training fee for each owner and employee attending the initial training program. Any additional training fees or expense reimbursements are due ten days after invoicing.
Successful completion of the HydroDog Academy and any other required initial training is a condition for opening the HydroDog Business to the public. This means that franchisees must budget not only for the $5,000 training fee but also for all associated costs to ensure they can complete the training and open their business on schedule.