Restaurant Franchising, 3rd Edition

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consideration. Training costs should also be considered. There may be

additional costs involved other than those listed by the franchisor, such

as leasehold improvements, legal fees, and other start-up costs.

10. Franchisor’s Training Program and Future Assistance. Training is an

important component of franchising. The type and quality of the training

program should be assessed. The duration of the training, type of train-

ing, and costs give an indication of the quality of business and the inter-

est of the franchisor. Many restaurant franchisors have well-established

facilities where formal training ...