Can Belocal charge a fee for additional training programs and seminars?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may require you to periodically attend additional training programs and seminars, which will be conducted at various locations we designate, or which may be conducted virtually, and which may be conducted by third parties. We have the sole discretion to make available additional training in response to your request but have no obligation to do so. We and such other third parties have the right to charge a reasonable fee for these additional training programs and seminars. The fees that we charge will be based on our costs and/or the fees charged by such third parties. The duration of additional training programs will vary based upon the subject matter and content of the programs. You must pay all expenses you or your personnel incur in any training program or seminar, including the cost of travel, lodging, meals, and wages.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Belocal has the right to charge franchisees a reasonable fee for additional training programs and seminars. These programs and seminars can be conducted at locations Belocal designates, virtually, or by third parties. The fees Belocal charges will be based on their costs or the fees charged by third parties.
Belocal may also provide additional or remedial training at their discretion. Furthermore, Belocal may make available optional services through an affiliate for the Franchised Business and assess a fee for these services. These optional services currently include content development, advertising strategy, advertisement material creation, client relationship management, client communication, administrative services, and other business strategy training.
It is important to note that franchisees are responsible for all expenses they or their personnel incur in any training program or seminar, including the cost of travel, lodging, meals, and wages. The duration of additional training programs will vary based upon the subject matter and content of the programs.