What is the current annual fee for the Learning Management System license required by Auntie Annes?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
travel and living expenses | On invoice | At any time, you can request, or we may require, additional on-site training and assistance beyond that which we must provide. We have no obligation to provide on-site training or assistance. We may change this fee from time to time. |
| Type of Fee1, 3 | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Support/ Consulting Fee | A reasonable fee, currently, $500 per representative per day, plus their travel and living expenses | On invoice | We may offer you consultation services beyond the support services under the Franchise Agreement, and if you accept them, we can charge you a consulting fee. We may change this fee from time to time. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–44)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Annes's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must license an electronic learning management system. This Learning Management System license is required for participation in certain training programs and to access the manuals. The current annual fee for the Learning Management System license is $210.
Auntie Annes franchisees may be required to pay this fee to Auntie Annes, to an affiliate of Auntie Annes, or to a third-party vendor. The FDD specifies that this fee may change over time, so it is subject to increase during the term of the franchise agreement.
This fee is typical for franchises that require ongoing training and access to proprietary information. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor this annual cost into their operating budget.