Is all initial training mandatory for a Caption By Hyatt franchise?

Our current required initial training program has 8 parts: the Owner Briefing, the operator approval and onboarding program ("Franchise Manager University" or "FMU"), the owner/operator orientation program, the General Manager University ("GMU"), the operations training program, the sales/catering/revenue training program, the training programs for other Hotel personnel, and the Pre-Opening Brand Training. Except for any optional courses that we choose to provide, all initial training is mandatory. Our Franchise People & Learning Department administers and directs all of our initial training in coordination with our corporate operations team. Julie Suh, Associate Vice President, People & Learning, leads the Franchise People & Learning Department. Julie joined us and our affiliates in 2022. She has over 20 years of experience in the hotel/hospitality industry. We also have a staff of training professionals who conduct various training programs. These staff members typically have at least 15 years of experience in hotel and/or learning and development roles and at least 5 years of experience with us or our affiliates. The System Standards, videos, charts, pamphlets, and other training aids serve as the instructional materials for the training programs. You must pay us the fees and expenses described in Item 5 and Item 6 and you are responsible for all travel and living expenses (including travel, lodging, food and beverage, and miscellaneous charges) for your personnel.

Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 48–65)