Can Alloy charge a fee for a franchisee's attendance at conventions or meetings?
Alloy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- E. Attendance at Meetings. You must attend, at your expense, all annual franchise conventions we may hold or sponsor and all meetings relating to new training services, new operational procedures or programs, training, facility management, sales or sales promotion, or similar topics. We may charge you a fee in connection with your attendance at any convention or meetings we hold or sponsor. If you are not able to attend a meeting or convention, you must notify us prior to the meeting and must have a substitute person acceptable to us attend the meeting. Any fee we may charge shall be payable by you whether or not you or a substitute person attends the conference or meeting. If you fail to attend three (3) or more annual conventions during the term of this Agreement, we have the right to require you to attend additional training, in addition to any other rights and remedies available to us for your breach of this provision.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 69–245)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Alloy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to attend annual franchise conventions and other meetings related to training, operations, or sales. Alloy may charge a fee for attendance at these events. If a franchisee cannot attend, they must notify Alloy and have a substitute attend who is acceptable to Alloy. The franchisee is responsible for the expenses associated with attending these meetings and conventions.
If neither the franchisee nor a substitute attends the meetings or conventions, the franchisee is still responsible for paying any fees associated with the meeting. If a franchisee fails to attend three or more annual conventions during the term of the Franchise Agreement, Alloy has the right to require the franchisee to attend additional training. This additional training is in addition to any other rights and remedies available to Alloy for the franchisee's breach of this provision.
This policy ensures that Alloy franchisees stay informed about important updates, training, and operational procedures. By mandating attendance and allowing for fees, Alloy maintains control over franchisee engagement and knowledge dissemination. The requirement for a substitute attendee ensures that each franchise location remains represented and informed, even if the franchisee cannot be present.