Who pays for all costs associated with attending Bang Cookies training programs?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
(2) Franchisee or, if Franchisee is a Corporate Entity, Franchisee's Managing Owner and Manager, at Franchisee's sole cost and expense, must attend and successfully complete all refresher training courses or system-wide training courses, additional training programs and seminars as Franchisor periodically may designate or offer in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment. Franchisor provides instructors and training materials for those programs and seminars, but Franchisor reserves the right to assess Franchisee reasonable charges for such training. Franchisee is responsible for all
expenses Franchisee and Franchisee's employee incurs in connection with attendance and participation in these programs and seminars, including, without limitation, the cost of transportation, lodging, meals and any salaries and other wages.
- (3) Franchisee shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by Franchisee, and those attending training on behalf of Franchisee, in connection with Franchisee's participation in all Training Programs and satisfaction of Franchisee's Training Program obligations as designated by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bang Cookies's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering all costs associated with their participation in training programs. This includes the expenses incurred by the franchisee and anyone attending training on their behalf.
Specifically, the franchisee must cover expenses related to refresher training courses, system-wide training courses, additional training programs, and seminars that Bang Cookies may periodically require or offer. While Bang Cookies provides instructors and training materials, they may also assess reasonable charges for the training itself.
These expenses include, but are not limited to, transportation, lodging, meals, salaries, and other wages for the franchisee and their employees attending the training. This means that prospective Bang Cookies franchisees need to factor in these potentially significant costs when budgeting for their initial investment and ongoing operational expenses.