Who is responsible for the travel and living expenses of people attending Bombs Away training?
Bombs_Away Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
There is no fee for the franchisee to attend training. You must pay the travel and living expenses of people attending training.
You must attend training. You may send any additional people to training that you want (up to the maximum described above). You must complete training to our satisfaction at least four weeks before opening your business.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 18–23)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bombs Away's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the travel and living expenses for themselves and any staff members who attend the initial training program. Bombs Away does not charge a fee for the franchisee to attend the initial training. This means that while the training itself is provided at no cost, franchisees must budget for transportation, accommodation, meals, and other related costs for all attendees.
This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, as it ensures that franchisees have a vested interest in the training and are responsible for managing their own costs. The initial training program will be held at Bombs Away's offices and business location in Campbell, California. Franchisees should factor in the cost of traveling to and staying in Campbell, California when planning their initial investment.
Bombs Away holds training classes three to six times per year. Attendance to the training is mandatory for the franchisee and must be completed to Bombs Away's satisfaction at least four weeks before opening the business. Franchisees can send additional staff members to the training program, but they are responsible for all associated costs. This allows franchisees to train key personnel from the outset, ensuring a consistent level of service and operational knowledge within their franchise location.