When are the fees for The Standardx's pre-opening training due?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
and Expenses
In connection with the Hotel opening, we will provide owner/operator orientation and training to the Hotel management and staff on elements of the Hotel System, including training for the Hotel's general manager at our General Manager University and training for the managing owner and senior operations officer at the owner/operator orientation program. We may conduct training via remote learning, or in person (in one or more visits to the Hotel), or both, as we determine in our sole discretion. These fees and expenses will vary depending on how many people attend each particular training program, how much training they need, and where we conduct training. We currently estimate that the fees you pay to us and our affiliates for orientation and various initial training programs will range from $15,175 to $34,300. You must pay these amounts upon receiving our invoice and before the pre-opening team arrives at the Hotel. You must also reimburse us and our affiliates for our and their personnel's travel and living expenses
associated with any training programs that we provide on site at the Hotel. We currently estimate that reimbursement of our and our affiliates' expenses associated with these training programs, not including the tuition fees described above, will range from $3,
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 16–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay the pre-opening training fees upon receiving an invoice and before the pre-opening team arrives at the hotel. These fees cover owner/operator orientation and training for hotel management and staff on the Hotel System, including training for the general manager and senior operations officer. The estimated range for these fees is $15,175 to $34,300.
In addition to the training fees, franchisees are also required to reimburse The Standardx and its affiliates for travel and living expenses associated with any on-site training programs. These expenses are estimated to range from $3,600 to $7,405, not including the tuition fees. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these additional costs when budgeting for the initial investment.
The FDD specifies that the amount of training needed and the location where training is conducted will affect the total cost. The Standardx determines whether training is conducted via remote learning, in person, or both, at their sole discretion. Franchisees should clarify with The Standardx the expected format and location of training to better estimate the associated costs.