What is the maximum number of days Bhc anticipates requiring franchisees to attend meetings during any calendar year?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You or your General Manager must attend any annual meeting, convention or conference of franchisees and all meetings related to new products or product preparation procedures, new operational procedures or programs, training, management, sales or sales promotion or similar topics that we offer, at your own expense. As of the date of this Disclosure Document, we do not anticipate requiring franchisees to attend meetings for more than ten days during any calendar year. You are responsible for all related travel and living expenses associated with attending any additional meetings, conventions, or conferences.
Source: Item 15 — Obligation to Participate in The Actual Operation of The Franchise Business (FDD pages 42–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to attend annual meetings, conventions, or conferences, as well as meetings related to new products, operational procedures, training, management, sales, or sales promotion. Bhc anticipates that franchisees will not be required to attend meetings for more than ten days during any calendar year. Franchisees are responsible for all travel and living expenses associated with attending these meetings, conventions, or conferences.
This means that as a prospective franchisee, you should budget for approximately ten days of travel per year to attend mandatory meetings. These meetings could cover a variety of topics, from new product launches to changes in operational procedures. While attendance is mandatory for at least one Principal Equity Operator, Bhc also highly recommends that the General Manager and all other Principal Equity Operators attend.
It's important to note that while Bhc anticipates a maximum of ten days, the actual number of days could vary. Franchisees should factor in the cost of travel and accommodation when planning their annual budget. Staying informed about the specific topics covered in these meetings can help franchisees better manage their business and stay aligned with Bhc's standards and practices.