What is the cost to attend a Burros Fries refresher and/or continuing education meeting?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
(most likely at our headquarters). Such refresher or continuing
education (other than by phone, webinars or video) may have a registration charge to you which will not exceed more than $300 per person per ½ day. You are responsible for costs associated with you attending the programs such as travel, room and board or our expenses if we come to you. The refresher training and/or continuing education will normally not exceed a day and we expect to have at least quarterly programs subject to special need We may conduct an annual convention in which refresher and/or continuing education will be made available at such place as shall be designated by us for all franchisees but will most likely be at our headquarters. A registration fee for each participant may be required which we will work in good faith to maintain at our cost and you will be responsible for costs associated with attending the convention such as travel, room and board. The registration fee for conferences will not exceed $1,000 per person. The fees charged above may be increased based on the increase of actual costs incurred by us.
- (v.) Within sixty (60) days before you anticipate opening for operation, we will provide the training for you as noted in the following training schedule. The corporate training team will include members of our management team, staff from our corporate headquarters, and members from our approved suppliers and service providers.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–38)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, refresher or continuing education, excluding those conducted via phone, webinars, or video, may incur a registration charge of up to $300 per person per half day. These sessions typically do not exceed a full day, and Burros Fries anticipates holding them at least quarterly, contingent on specific needs. Additionally, Burros Fries may host an annual convention that includes refresher and continuing education, with registration fees maintained in good faith to cover costs, but not exceeding $1,000 per person. These fees are subject to change based on the actual costs incurred by Burros Fries.
In addition to the registration fees, franchisees are responsible for all associated expenses, including travel, room and board, and any costs incurred if Burros Fries personnel travel to the franchisee's location. Burros Fries may also provide refresher and continuing education meetings at designated locations, expected to be at their headquarters, with a fee of $300 per person per half day, plus variable expenses depending on the area. Burros Fries retains the right to reasonably increase the per-day fee based on specific criteria.
These costs are important for prospective franchisees to consider as they plan their ongoing operational budget. While some training is offered at no cost via telephone, webinars, or video, in-person refresher courses and conventions can add significant expenses. It is also important to note that attendance at these programs may be required to correct, improve, or enhance the operations of the Burros Fries business.