Is attendance at the Black Bear Diner Convention mandatory?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You or your General Manager is required to attend the Black Bear Diner Franchise Convention at which seminars, workshops and other training may be conducted. The Convention will be held at a location we designate. Attendance at the Convention will not be required for more than three (3) days during any calendar year. You are required to pay all costs to attend the convention; however, we may elect to offset certain costs otherwise required of you based upon the level of payments received (if any) from third party suppliers as described in Item 8. Should you or your General Manager fail to attend the Convention, we may assess a fee as described in Item 6.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at the Black Bear Diner Franchise Convention is required for franchisees or their General Manager. The convention, which may include seminars, workshops, and other training, is held at a location designated by Black Bear Diner.
Attendance at the convention is limited to a maximum of three days during any calendar year. Franchisees are responsible for covering all costs associated with attending the convention. However, Black Bear Diner may choose to offset certain costs based on payments received from third-party suppliers, as detailed in Item 8 of the FDD.
Failure to attend the convention may result in a fee, as described in Item 6 of the FDD. This mandatory attendance policy ensures that franchisees and their management remain informed about the latest developments and best practices within the Black Bear Diner system.