What is the franchisee's responsibility regarding travel and living expenses for Better Blend meetings?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our actual costs | Payable if we incur costs (including | ||
| reasonable attorney fees) in attempting to | |||
| collect amounts you owe to us, or | |||
| otherwise enforcing your franchise | |||
| agreement. | |||
| If we conduct a national or regional | |||
| meeting or convention, we will charge | |||
| you the attendance fee even if you do not | |||
| attend. You are responsible for all travel | |||
| and living expenses of attending any such | |||
| meeting or convention. | |||
| If we provide in-person support to you in | |||
| response to your request, we may charge | |||
| this fee plus any out-of-pocket expenses | |||
| (such as travel, lodging, and meals for | |||
| employees providing onsite support). |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel and living expenses associated with attending any national or regional meetings or conventions. This means that if Better Blend holds a meeting or convention, franchisees must pay for their own transportation, lodging, meals, and any other related costs.
This requirement can significantly impact a franchisee's expenses, especially if the meetings are held in locations that are far from the franchisee's location or in areas with high living costs. Franchisees should factor in these potential costs when budgeting for their franchise operations. It is also important to note that Better Blend will charge the franchisee the attendance fee for these events, even if the franchisee does not attend.
In addition to national or regional meetings, Better Blend may provide in-person support to a franchisee at the franchisee's request. In these instances, Better Blend may charge a fee for the support, as well as any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Better Blend employees, such as travel, lodging, and meals, while providing the support.