Is an Antioch Pizza Shop franchisee required to attend 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, attendance at the Franchise Conference is mandatory for franchisees if Antioch Pizza Shop holds such a conference. The franchisee must attend each time the conference is held during the term of the Franchise Agreement.
Antioch Pizza Shop may charge a registration fee for the Franchise Conference to cover the costs of holding the conference, and this fee is payable by the franchisee regardless of whether they attend. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for all travel expenses incurred by themselves or their managers in attending the Franchise Conference.
It is important to note that Antioch Pizza Shop is not obligated to hold a Franchise Conference. This means that while attendance is mandatory if a conference is held, there is no guarantee that a conference will occur. Prospective franchisees should factor in the potential costs of attending a conference, including registration fees and travel expenses, when evaluating the financial aspects of the franchise.