What are some examples of training fees that a Bee Organized franchisee might be required to pay?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As designated by Franchisor in this Agreement, the Manual or otherwise, Franchisee shall pay the following additional fees to either Franchisor, Franchisor's affiliates, or Franchisee's designees:
- (3) Supplemental Training Fees Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor all training fees in accordance with the terms of this Agreement including, but not limited to, Additional Initial Training Fees and Supplemental Training Fees.
If Franchisor does agree to offer and provide Supplemental Training, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor a supplemental training fee at the rate of $500 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 not satisfying and/or meeting Franchisor's operational standards, then Franchisor may require that Franchisee, and/or, as applicable, Franchisee's Operating Manager participate in, and successfully complete, Supplemental Training pay the Supplemental Training Fees designated by Franchisor.
Supplemental Training Fees shall be pre-paid in advance of training and upon submission of invoice by Franchisor to Franchisee.
(5) Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment must approve of all individuals attending and participating in the Training Program and all Supplemental Training programs.
(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 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may encounter several types of training fees. These include Additional Initial Training Fees and Supplemental Training Fees.
Supplemental Training Fees are charged at a rate of $500 per trainer per day. In addition to this daily rate, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Bee Organized for travel and hotel accommodation expenses incurred by the trainer, if applicable. These Supplemental Training Fees must be pre-paid upon submission of an invoice from Bee Organized.
Bee Organized may require franchisees or their operating managers to participate in Supplemental Training if the franchisee hires a new Operating Manager, or if Bee Organized determines that the franchisee is not meeting operational standards. The franchisor must approve all individuals attending the Training Program and all Supplemental Training programs. Franchisees are also responsible for all expenses they and their employees incur while attending training programs and seminars, including transportation, lodging, meals, and salaries.