What costs are the responsibility of the Burros Fries franchisee for training attendees?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We will provide the initial training program at our headquarters or another location of our choice. Initial training will take place after Franchisee pays the Initial Franchisee Fee, but before Franchisee opens the Business for operation. We will provide this initial fifty-two (52) day training program without charge for Franchisee, which includes pre-opening and grand opening assistance. Training is provided without charge for a total of three (3) people, being the Franchisee, the Manager, and a key personnel no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to when the Franchisee anticipates opening the Business for operation. Franchisee will, however, be responsible for travel, accommodation, food, and other costs for all its attendees. Franchisee must attend and satisfactorily complete training within sixty (60) days that Franchisee anticipates opening. If any of the three (3) people fail to timely complete the initial training program to our satisfaction, Franchisee has the right to appoint a replacement to be trained by us at Franchisee's expense and if either the Franchisee or the Manager do not satisfactorily complete the training to our satisfact
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Burros Fries Franchise Disclosure Document, Burros Fries will provide an initial 52-day training program at its headquarters or another location of its choice without charge for the franchisee. This training includes pre-opening and grand opening assistance.
The training is provided without charge for a total of three people: the franchisee, the manager, and a key personnel member. This training occurs no earlier than 60 days before the franchisee anticipates opening the Burros Fries business.
However, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs of travel, accommodation, food, and other costs for all training attendees. The franchisee must ensure that the attendees complete the training program to Burros Fries' satisfaction within 60 days before the anticipated opening. If any of the three people fail to complete the training satisfactorily, the franchisee can appoint a replacement to be trained at the franchisee's expense. If either the franchisee or the manager do not satisfactorily complete the training, the franchisee may be terminated.