For Bigfoot Forestry, is attendance at periodic conferences mandatory?

According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at periodic conferences is generally mandatory for franchisees. However, there are two exceptions to this rule. Attendance is not mandatory if Bigfoot Forestry designates attendance as optional, or if Bigfoot Forestry waives the franchisee's obligation to attend based on a showing of good cause.

Bigfoot Forestry may charge a conference registration fee of up to $1,000 per person per conference. Even if a franchisee fails to attend a required conference without obtaining a waiver, they are still responsible for paying the conference registration fee. Franchisees are also responsible for covering the wages and travel expenses incurred by themselves and their personnel when attending these conferences.

This mandatory attendance policy ensures that all Bigfoot Forestry franchisees stay informed about important business and operational matters. However, franchisees should be aware of the potential costs associated with attending these conferences, including registration fees, wages, and travel expenses. It is important to communicate with Bigfoot Forestry if there is a valid reason for not attending a mandatory conference to seek a waiver and avoid incurring unnecessary fees.