If Pearce Bespoke provides training at the Franchisee's location, what costs is the Franchisee responsible for reimbursing?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
training program. See Item 7 for additional information on those expenses. If Franchisee requests, Franchisor may at its sole discretion provide training at Franchisee's location, and Franchisee will be responsible for reimbursing Franchisor for the transportation costs, lodging costs, and other c
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee requests that Pearce Bespoke provide training at the franchisee's location, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Pearce Bespoke for certain costs. These costs include transportation, lodging, and other costs reasonably related to the training.
The reimbursement obligation is capped at $5,000. This means that even if the actual costs exceed this amount, the franchisee's reimbursement responsibility is limited to $5,000. This arrangement provides a degree of cost certainty for the franchisee when requesting on-site training.
It is important for prospective Pearce Bespoke franchisees to consider these potential training costs when evaluating the overall investment required to start and operate a franchise. Franchisees should discuss with Pearce Bespoke the specific circumstances under which on-site training might be necessary or beneficial, and to understand how the associated costs are calculated and managed.