Does HydroDog reserve the right to require refresher training courses?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.3 Additional Training. We reserve the right to require you and/or your previously trained owners to attend periodic refresher training courses at such times and locations as we may designate. If we require you, and/or your previously trained owners to re-take or attend additional or extended initial training at your expense ("Additional Training").
- 7.4 Completion of HydroDog Academy. Successful completion of HydroDog Academy, any other initial training and any additional or extended initial training we require before opening is a condition to the opening of your HydroDog Business to the public.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to HydroDog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, HydroDog does reserve the right to mandate refresher training courses. Specifically, HydroDog can require both the franchisee and previously trained owners to attend these courses periodically. The timing and location of these refresher courses are determined at HydroDog's discretion.
Furthermore, HydroDog can require franchisees and their trained owners to retake or attend additional or extended initial training, with the franchisee bearing the expense. Completing the HydroDog Academy, any initial training, and any additional training that HydroDog requires is a condition for opening the HydroDog business to the public.
This means that as a HydroDog franchisee, you may need to budget for ongoing training expenses, and you and your staff may be required to travel to specific locations for training. Failing to comply with HydroDog's training requirements could delay the opening of your franchise or potentially lead to further repercussions.