When is the Ongoing Training fee due for a Bens Soft Pretzels franchise?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing Training | Currently $500 per day plus cost of transportation, lodging and other expenses. | As incurred. | See Note 3 |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bens Soft Pretzels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Ongoing Training fee is due as incurred. The fee is currently $500 per day, in addition to the costs of transportation, lodging, and other related expenses.
This means that a franchisee will need to budget for these training costs as they arise, rather than paying a fixed annual fee. It is important to note that while there is no fee for additional training programs or meetings, franchisees are still responsible for covering their own travel and living expenses associated with attending these events.
Bens Soft Pretzels requires franchisees to participate in up to five days per calendar year of refresher training in the operations and marketing of the store, if required by the company. This refresher training may take place at an annual convention or business meeting of franchisees, which franchisees can be required to attend once per calendar year. There is a required $500 fee for the annual convention per franchisee.