Does Belocal have the obligation to make available additional training in response to my request?
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. If you will not be involved in the day-to-day operations of the Franchised Business and instead hire a manager to do so, both you and the manager must successfully complete the initial training program.
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 is not obligated to provide additional training in response to a franchisee's request. While Belocal may choose to offer additional training programs and seminars, the decision to do so is at their sole discretion.
If Belocal does provide additional training, it can be conducted at locations they designate, virtually, or by third parties. Belocal and third parties have the right to charge a reasonable fee for these additional training programs and seminars, with the fees based on their costs or the fees charged by the third parties. The duration of these additional training programs will vary depending on the subject matter and content.
As a franchisee, you are responsible for all expenses incurred in any training program or seminar, including travel, lodging, meals, and wages for yourself and your personnel. Belocal may also provide additional or remedial training at their discretion, as stated in Sections 5.D. and 6.E. of the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, Belocal may offer optional business strategy training through its affiliate, which may include content development, advertising strategy, advertisement material creation, client relationship management, client communication, and administrative services, for a fee.