What costs are the Bee Organized franchisee responsible for when attending system-wide training courses?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rporate 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.
- (4) Subject to Franchisor's approval and agreement, Franchisor may offer supplemental training within Franchisee's Operating Territory or as elected by Franchisor, remotely through online web based conferencing (hereinafter referred to as "Supplemental Training").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for specific costs related to attending system-wide training courses. Franchisees must cover all expenses incurred by themselves and their employees when attending these programs and seminars. These expenses include, but are not limited to, transportation, lodging, meals, salaries, and other wages.
Bee Organized also may organize an Annual System Conference, and franchisees are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with their travel to and attendance at this conference. In addition to travel-related expenses, franchisees are required to pay an Annual Conference Attendance Fee, the amount of which is determined by Bee Organized, but will not exceed $1,000 per attendee per year. This fee must be paid even if the franchisee does not attend the conference, unless Bee Organized waives the fee for franchisees who do attend.
Furthermore, franchisees are responsible for all costs and expenses related to their participation in all Training Programs and for fulfilling their Training Program obligations as designated by Bee Organized. This includes initial training, refresher courses, and any additional training programs or seminars that Bee Organized may periodically designate or offer. Bee Organized reserves the right to assess franchisees reasonable charges for the training programs and seminars themselves, in addition to the franchisee's costs for attending.