When is the supplemental training fee due for a Bang Cookies franchise?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
rograms 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.
- (4) Subject to Franchisor's approval and agreement, Franchisor may offer supplemental training to Franchisee at Franchisee's Shop Location or, as elected by Franchisor, remotely through online web based conferencing (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Training"). Franchisor, in Franchisors Reasonable Business Judgment, reserves the right to reject or approve of any request by Franchisee for Supplemental Training. If Franchisor does agree to offer and provide Supplemental Training, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor a supplemental training fee at the rate of $300 per trainer per day plus, if applicable, reimbursement of travel and hotel accommodation expenses incurred by Franchisor (the "Supplemental Training Fee"). Franchisee agrees that in each instance where Franchisee hires a new Operating Manager, and/or Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, determines that Franchisee is
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bang Cookies' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the supplemental training fee is due in advance of the training. Specifically, the franchisee must prepay the supplemental training fee upon submission of an invoice from Bang Cookies.
The supplemental training fee is $300 per trainer per day. In addition to this fee, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Bang Cookies for travel and hotel accommodation expenses incurred by the trainer, if applicable.
Bang Cookies may require a franchisee or their operating manager to participate in supplemental training if the franchisee hires a new operating manager or if Bang Cookies determines that the franchisee is not meeting their operational standards. However, Bang Cookies reserves the right to approve or reject any request for supplemental training.