What is the dependency for Belocal to provide additional training to the franchisee?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
E. Training. An initial training program for Franchisee and additional training as determined by Franchisor in its sole discretion.
Franchisee, Principals, and any other Independent Staff whom Franchisor may designate (for purposes of brand standards compliance and communications), must attend and complete any remedial or additional training that Franchisor may from time to time require.
Franchisor may provide additional training in response to Franchisee's request in Franchisor's sole discretion.
Initial training is provided at no additional charge to Franchisee, but Franchisee is responsible for all other costs associated with the training, which may include transportation, lodging, meals, wages, and other travel-related expenses.
Franchisor reserves the right to provide the training in any form, whether in-person, virtual, or by other electronic means.
- (2) If Franchisor requires, or if Franchisee requests, additional or remedial training, attendees of additional or remedial training may be required to pay Franchisor's then-current rate for such additional or remedial training or tuition/attendance fees charged by other third-party providers of such training.
Franchisee is also responsible for all of its costs associated with training, including without limitation transportation, lodging, other travel-related costs, and wages.
Training will be conducted at locations and using the methods designated by Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Belocal will provide additional training to the franchisee as determined by Belocal in its sole discretion. Franchisees, Principals, and any other Independent Staff whom Belocal may designate (for purposes of brand standards compliance and communications), must attend and complete any remedial or additional training that Belocal may from time to time require.
Belocal may provide additional training in response to a franchisee's request, but this is also at Belocal's sole discretion. Initial training is provided at no additional charge, but the franchisee is responsible for all other costs associated with any training, including transportation, lodging, meals, wages, and other travel-related expenses. Belocal reserves the right to provide training in any form, whether in-person, virtual, or by other electronic means.
If Belocal requires, or if a franchisee requests, additional or remedial training, attendees may be required to pay Belocal's then-current rate for such training or tuition/attendance fees charged by other third-party providers. The franchisee is also responsible for all associated costs, including transportation, lodging, other travel-related costs, and wages. Training will be conducted at locations and using the methods designated by Belocal. This means that while initial training is included, franchisees should be prepared to cover expenses for any further training deemed necessary by Belocal.