Can Bombs Away Franchising require the Principal Executive to complete post-opening training programs?
Bombs_Away Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.6 Post-Opening Training. Bombs Away Franchising may at any time require that the Principal Executive and/or any other employees complete training programs, in any format and in any location determined by Bombs Away Franchising.
Bombs Away Franchising may charge a reasonable fee for any training programs.
Bombs Away Franchising may require Franchisee to provide training programs to its employees.
If a training program is held at a location which requires travel by the Principal Executive or any other employee, then Franchisee shall pay all travel, living and other expenses.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 35–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bombs Away's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bombs Away Franchising has the authority to mandate post-opening training programs for the Principal Executive and other employees. These training programs can be in any format and location that Bombs Away Franchising determines.
Bombs Away Franchising may charge a reasonable fee for these training programs. If the training program requires travel for the Principal Executive or any other employee, the franchisee is responsible for covering all associated travel, living, and other expenses.
This requirement ensures that franchisees and their staff stay updated with Bombs Away's operational standards and any new developments within the system. It also allows Bombs Away to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations. Prospective franchisees should factor in the potential costs of these post-opening training programs, including fees and travel expenses, when evaluating the overall investment.