How many days per year is the on-going training for Baya Bar franchisees?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.4. Additional Training. Franchisor may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs from time to time. If required by Franchisor, Franchisee, or Franchisee's principals shall participate in the following additional training:
- (i) on-going training for up to three (3) days per year, at a location designated by Franchisor.
- (ii) a national business meeting or annual convention for up to three (3) days per year, at a location designated by Franchisor.
Franchisor reserves the right to impose a reasonable fee for all additional training programs. Franchisee shall be responsible for any and all incidental expenses incurred by Franchisee or Franchisee's personnel in connection with additional training or attendance at Franchisor's national business meeting or annual convention, including, without limitation, costs of travel, lodging, meals and wages. Franchisee's failure to attend and/or complete mandatory additional training or failure to attend Franchisor's national business meeting or annual convention is a default of this Agreement. Franchisee or Franchisee's principal(s) shall be required to obtain any missed mandatory additional training at a location Franchisor designates. Franchisee shall pay all costs and expenses for such additional training, including but not limited to, tuition at the then-current rate and any and all transportation, meals and lodging of Franchisee, Franchisee's principal and Franchisor's training personnel. Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor any incurred expenses by Franchisor's training personnel within ten (10) days of Franchisor's billing thereof to Franchisee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to attend on-going training for up to three days each year. This training will take place at a location designated by Baya Bar. In addition to on-going training, Baya Bar may also require franchisees or their principals to attend a national business meeting or annual convention, also for up to three days per year at a location they designate.
Baya Bar reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for these additional training programs. Franchisees are responsible for all incidental expenses, including travel, lodging, meals, and wages, incurred while attending these programs or the national business meeting. Failure to attend or complete mandatory additional training or the national business meeting constitutes a default of the Franchise Agreement.
If a franchisee misses mandatory additional training, they must obtain the missed training at a location designated by Baya Bar and cover all associated costs, including tuition, transportation, meals, and lodging for both themselves and Baya Bar's training personnel. Franchisees must reimburse Baya Bar for any expenses incurred by their training personnel within ten days of billing. This highlights the importance of budgeting for ongoing training and adhering to Baya Bar's requirements to avoid potential default and additional expenses.