Can CB Franchising require the Principal Executive or other employees of a Chocolate Bash franchise to complete post-opening training programs?
Chocolate_Bash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.6 Post-Opening Training. CB Franchising may at any time require that the Principal Executive and/or any other employees complete training programs, in any format and in any location determined by CB Franchising.
CB Franchising may charge a reasonable fee for any training programs.
CB Franchising may require Franchisee to provide training programs to its employees.
If a training program is held at a location which requires travel by the Principal Executive or any other employee, then Franchisee shall pay all travel, living and other expenses.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 38–39)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Bash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, CB Franchising has the authority to mandate post-opening training programs for the Principal Executive and other employees. These training programs can be in any format and location that Chocolate Bash determines.
Chocolate Bash may charge a reasonable fee for these training programs. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, living, and other expenses if the training program necessitates travel for the Principal Executive or any other employee.
This requirement ensures that Chocolate Bash franchisees and their staff stay updated with the latest operational standards, service protocols, and product knowledge. It also allows Chocolate Bash to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations. Franchisees should factor in the potential costs of these ongoing training programs, including fees and travel expenses, when assessing the overall investment and operational costs of the franchise.