What training programs is the Principal Executive of a Bombs Away franchise required to complete?
Bombs_Away Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
6.2 New Franchisee Training. Franchisee's Principal Executive must complete Bombs Away Franchising's training program for new franchisees to Bombs Away Franchising's satisfaction at least four weeks before opening the Business.
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.
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.
5.4 Pre-Opening Assistance.
(b) Pre-Opening Training. Bombs Away Franchising shall make available its standard pre-opening training to the Principal Executive, at Bombs Away Franchising's headquarters and/or at a Bombs Away business designated by Bombs Away Franchising. Bombs Away Franchising shall not charge any fee for this training. Franchisee is responsible for its own travel, lodging, meal, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Bombs Away Franchising reserves the right to vary the length and content of the initial training program based on the experience and skill level of any individual attending the program.
7.14 Meetings. The Principal Executive shall use reasonable efforts to attend all in-person meetings and remote meetings (such as telephone conference calls) that Bombs Away Franchising requires, including any national or regional brand conventions. Franchisee shall not permit the Principal Executive to fail to attend more than three consecutive required meetings.
Source: Item 15 — Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business (FDD pages 26–27)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Bombs Away Franchise Disclosure Document, the Principal Executive of a new Bombs Away franchise must complete the company's training program for new franchisees to Bombs Away's satisfaction at least four weeks before opening the business. Bombs Away will make available its standard pre-opening training to the Principal Executive at its headquarters or a Bombs Away business designated by the company. Bombs Away will not charge any fee for this training; however, the franchisee is responsible for their own travel, lodging, meal, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Bombs Away reserves the right to vary the length and content of the initial training program based on the experience and skill level of any individual attending the program.
Bombs Away Franchising may also require the Principal Executive to complete additional training programs at any time, in any format, and in any location determined by Bombs Away Franchising. Bombs Away Franchising may charge a reasonable fee for these additional training programs. If a training program is held at a location which requires travel by the Principal Executive, the franchisee will pay all travel, living, and other expenses.
In addition to formal training programs, the Principal Executive is expected to attend all in-person and remote meetings that Bombs Away requires, including national or regional brand conventions. The franchisee cannot permit the Principal Executive to miss more than three consecutive required meetings. These ongoing meetings and potential further training programs ensure that the Principal Executive stays informed about the latest operational standards, marketing strategies, and compliance requirements within the Bombs Away system.