What other expenses is the Burros Fries franchisee responsible for when attending additional training?
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, if Burros Fries offers additional training resources, the franchisee is responsible for certain expenses. These expenses include travel, food, and accommodations for the franchisee, their representatives, or employees attending the training.
Burros Fries may also conduct an annual conference, for which a registration fee of up to $1,000 per person may be required. In addition to the registration fee, the franchisee is responsible for costs associated with attending the conference, such as travel, food, accommodations, and other expenses.
Furthermore, Burros Fries may provide continuing education sessions, which may have a registration charge of $300 per day per person. The franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with attending these sessions, including travel, food, and accommodations. If Burros Fries provides continuing education sessions onsite at the franchisee's business, the franchisee is responsible for Burros Fries's expenses, such as travel, food, and accommodations. These continuing education sessions will normally not exceed one day, and Burros Fries expects to have at least quarterly sessions, subject to special need.