What is the condition for Bens Soft Pretzels to charge a fee to attend regional meetings or conventions?

According to Bens Soft Pretzels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to participate in up to five days per calendar year of refresher training, if required by Bens Soft Pretzels. This training may occur at an annual convention or business meeting, which franchisees may be required to attend once per calendar year.

Bens Soft Pretzels will not charge franchisees and managers to attend regularly scheduled refresher training courses. However, Bens Soft Pretzels may charge a fee for additional training programs or meetings, as detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. In addition to this fee, franchisees are responsible for covering all their travel and living expenses associated with attending these events.

This means that while basic refresher training is provided without charge, Bens Soft Pretzels reserves the right to charge for more extensive or specialized training programs. Franchisees should budget for these potential costs, including both the training fees themselves and the associated travel and accommodation expenses, to ensure they can meet the ongoing training requirements and stay updated on the latest operational and marketing strategies for their Bens Soft Pretzels store.