Does Antioch Pizza Shop charge a registration fee for the Franchise Conference?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Franchisor holds a Franchise Conference for franchisees, Franchisee must attend the Franchise Conference each time it is held during the term of this Agreement.
Franchisor may charge a registration fee for the Franchise Conference based on the cost to hold the conference.
The Franchise Conference fee shall be payable by Franchisee whether or not Franchisee attends the conference.
Franchisee shall be responsible for all travel expenses incurred by Franchisee or its Managers in attending the Franchise Conference.
This provision shall not obligate Franchisor to hold a Franchise Conference.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Antioch Pizza Shop holds a Franchise Conference, franchisees are required to attend each time it is held during the term of the Franchise Agreement. Antioch Pizza Shop has the right to charge a registration fee for the Franchise Conference, and the amount will be based on the cost to hold the conference.
The Franchise Disclosure Document states that the Franchisee is responsible for paying the Franchise Conference fee whether or not they attend the conference. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for all travel expenses incurred by the Franchisee or its managers when attending the Franchise Conference.
It is important to note that Antioch Pizza Shop is not obligated to hold a Franchise Conference. Franchisees should inquire about the frequency and typical costs of these conferences to budget accordingly. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as conferences are often used for training, updates, and networking.