Is attending and successfully completing Initial Training a requirement to become a Ledgers franchisee?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
anual") for your use in operating a Franchised Business. We may disseminate the Manual electronically. We may revise the Manual from time to time to adjust for competitive changes, technological advancements, legal requirements, continuous improvements, or services offered.
3.2. Site Selection
We do not provide site selection assistance. We do provide criteria to help you select a site in our Manual.
3.3. Training
A. Initial Training.
We will provide you a minimum of three (3) days of Initial Training. The Initial Training course will provide you with training on operations and client acquisition. We presently offer this training live in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, but may offer it in other locations, or via interactive video conference or webinar, at our choosing. Successful completion of the Initial Training is mandatory prior to opening your Franchised Business.
B. Advanced Training.
We may provide you advance training on various topics. We presently offer this training live in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, but may offer it in other locations, or via interactive video conference or webinar. Attendance at advanced training is required.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attending and successfully completing Initial Training is mandatory for franchisees. Specifically, Item 3.3.A states that successful completion of the Initial Training is mandatory prior to opening the Franchised Business. Furthermore, if a franchisee chooses to delegate the operation of the franchise to a Business Manager, that Business Manager must also attend and successfully complete the Initial Franchisee Training course.
Ledgers provides a minimum of three days of Initial Training, which covers operations and client acquisition. Currently, this training is offered live in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, but Ledgers may offer it in other locations or via interactive video conference or webinar. While Ledgers does not charge for the training itself, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, transportation, lodging, and meal costs incurred while attending the training.
Moreover, Item 8.2 outlines that failure to attend and pass the Initial Training in accordance with Ledgers' current passing standards is grounds for termination of the Franchise Agreement. This underscores the importance Ledgers places on ensuring that franchisees and their Business Managers are adequately trained before commencing operations. Similarly, if a franchisee transfers their franchise, the proposed transferee must also attend and successfully complete Initial Training.