What costs must I reimburse Baya Bar for if I request additional days of onsite assistance?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
For the opening of the Shop, we will provide you with one of our representatives. The trained representative will provide onsite pre-opening and opening training, supervision and assistance to you for seven to ten days prior to your Shop opening. If you request that our representative provide additional days of onsite assistance, you must reimburse the expenses our representative incurs while providing the additional assistance, including travel, lodging and meals and our per diem fee. If you are opening your second (or later) Shop, we have the right to reduce the duration of our representative's visit or to not provide opening assistance.
If, during the term of your Franchise Agreement, you request that we provide additional training or assistance onsite at your Shop or if we determine that additional training or assistance is necessary, you must pay our then-current per diem fee for each trainer we provide, and you must reimburse us for any expenses our trainers incur, such as costs of travel, lodging, and meals.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 26–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee requests additional onsite assistance beyond the initial support provided for the shop opening, they must cover specific expenses. For the opening of the shop, Baya Bar provides a representative for seven to ten days prior to opening to provide training, supervision, and assistance. If the franchisee requests the representative to stay longer, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Baya Bar for the representative's travel, lodging, and meals, as well as Baya Bar's per diem fee for each additional day of assistance.
This policy also applies if the franchisee requests additional training or assistance at their shop during the term of the Franchise Agreement, or if Baya Bar determines that additional support is necessary. In these situations, the franchisee must pay Baya Bar's then-current per diem fee for each trainer provided and reimburse the costs of travel, lodging, and meals incurred by the trainers.
Prospective franchisees should consider these potential costs when budgeting for their Baya Bar franchise. The per diem fee and associated expenses can add up, especially if extended support is needed. It is advisable to discuss the typical duration and cost of additional assistance with Baya Bar to better understand potential financial obligations.