Who is responsible for the expenses incurred in connection with attendance and participation in Bee Organized's refresher and system-wide training programs and seminars?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
raining 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"). Franchisor, in Franchisor's 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 $500 per trainer per day plus, if applicable, reimbursement of travel and hotel accommodation expenses incurred by Franchisor (the "Supplemental Training Fee").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses incurred when attending and participating in training programs and seminars. This includes, but is not limited to, transportation, lodging, meals, salaries, and other wages. Bee Organized may assess franchisees reasonable charges for the training programs and seminars.
Bee Organized may offer supplemental training within the franchisee's operating territory or remotely through online web-based conferencing. If Bee Organized agrees to offer supplemental training, the franchisee must pay a supplemental training fee of $500 per trainer per day, plus reimbursement of travel and hotel accommodation expenses incurred by Bee Organized. These supplemental training fees must be pre-paid in advance of the training upon submission of an invoice by Bee Organized to the franchisee.
Additionally, Bee Organized may establish an Annual System Conference for franchisees, with the franchisee responsible for all costs and expenses associated with travel to and attendance at this conference. The Annual Conference Attendance Fee will not exceed $1,000 per attendee per year. This means that franchisees should budget not only for the conference fee itself, but also for travel, accommodation, and other related costs when planning to attend the annual conference.