Can Belocal provide training virtually or through electronic means?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 has the right to provide training in various formats, including virtual or other electronic methods. This means that initial and any additional training can be delivered through online platforms or other digital means, offering flexibility in how franchisees and their staff receive instruction.
While the initial training is provided at no additional charge, franchisees are responsible for all other costs associated with the training, such as transportation, lodging, meals, wages, and other travel-related expenses. This applies to both the initial training and any additional or remedial training that Belocal may require or that the franchisee requests. Franchisees may also be required to pay Belocal's then-current rate or tuition/attendance fees charged by third-party providers for additional or remedial training.
The training will be conducted at locations and using the methods designated by Belocal. This gives Belocal the discretion to determine the most appropriate and effective training methods and locations, which may include in-person sessions, virtual meetings, or other electronic formats. Franchisees and designated staff must attend and complete any remedial or additional training that Belocal requires to ensure compliance with brand standards and effective communication.