Does Burros Fries charge a fee for additional training, and if so, is there a maximum amount?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ranchisee shall give us not less than two (2) weeks' notice of the dates and times when Franchisee is available for training. Training dates must be mutually agreed upon by Franchisee and us.
- i. We shall also offer additional training resources to the Franchisee to be determined by us, for the operation, advertising and promotion of the Business including refresher training programs, seminars, workshops, annual conference and information may be available through the intranet system on our website for the benefit of the Franchisee and the Franchisee's employees. We may charge a reasonable fee for additional training if deemed appropriate (distinct from continuing education) but not to exceed the additional training fee. All traveling, food, accommodations and other expenses incurred by the Franchisee or Franchisee's representatives or employees attending additional training shall be paid by Franchisee.
- ii. We may conduct an annual conference at such place as shall be designated by it for all Franchisees but initially will most likely be our headquarters. A registration fee for each participant may be required not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per person and its expenses and Franchisee will be responsible for costs associated with attending the conference such as travel, food, accommodations and other expenses. We reserve the right to increase the fee a reasonable amount based on reasonable criteria.
- iii. We may provide continuing education sessions ("Continuing Education") at locations designated by it but most likely at our headquarters. Continuing Education sessions may have a registration charge of three hundred dollars ($300) per day per person. Franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with attending such sessions such as travel, food and accommodations or ourexpenses (such as travel, food and accommodations) if we provide Continuing Education sessions onsite at Franchisee's Business. The Continuing Education sessions will normally not exceed one (1) day and it is expected we will at least have quarterly sessions subject to special need. The content will cover particular aspects of the Franchise including but not limited to new Products and Services, recipes and food preparation; updated lists of approved products, supplies, kitchen equipment or services Franchisee is authorized to use; operational standards, technology and software develop
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Burros Fries may offer additional training resources for franchisees and their employees related to the operation, advertising, and promotion of the business. This may include refresher training programs, seminars, workshops, annual conferences, and information available through their intranet system.
Burros Fries may charge a reasonable fee for this additional training if deemed appropriate, but this fee will not exceed the additional training fee itself. Franchisees are responsible for covering all travel, food, accommodations, and other expenses incurred while attending additional training.
In addition to additional training, Burros Fries may conduct an annual conference, with a registration fee not exceeding $1,000 per person. They may also provide continuing education sessions with a registration charge of $300 per day per person, with these sessions typically not exceeding one day. Burros Fries reserves the right to increase these fees a reasonable amount based on reasonable criteria.