What expenses are Bumble Roofing franchisees responsible for when attending conferences?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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We may choose to provide you with continuing national, regional or local conference calls, meetings or conferences, which we hold in our discretion. You must pay the then-current conference fee (between $300 to $750 per person), if any, and all travel and living expenses. As of the date of this disclosure document, we strongly recommend but do not require, that you attend these conferences. We reserve the right to make future conference calls, meetings or conferences mandatory. These future training events are held at our Richmond, Virginia headquarters or at a location chosen by us (Section 7.4(b) of the Franchise Agreement).
We may choose to provide mandatory annual conferences. You must pay the conference fees, if any, and all travel and living expenses incurred by you to attend such conferences. The annual conference may be held at our corporate headquarters or at a location chosen by us (Section 7.4(c)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 30–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for specific expenses related to attending both optional and mandatory conferences. Franchisees must cover the conference fee, which ranges from $300 to $750 per person, as well as all travel and living expenses associated with attending these events. As of the disclosure date, attendance at these conferences is strongly recommended but not required; however, Bumble Roofing retains the right to make future conferences mandatory.
For mandatory annual conferences, Bumble Roofing franchisees are also responsible for conference fees, if any, and all travel and living expenses. These conferences may be held at the corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, or at another location chosen by Bumble Roofing. This means franchisees need to budget not only for the direct costs of the conference itself but also for transportation, accommodation, meals, and other incidental costs.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisees typically bear the costs of attending training and conferences. Prospective Bumble Roofing franchisees should consider these expenses when evaluating the overall cost of investment and ongoing operations. It is important to note that these costs can vary depending on the location of the conference and the franchisee's travel preferences.