Can a Chocolate Bash franchisee send additional people to training beyond the initial complement?
Chocolate_Bash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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There is no fee for up to 3 people to attend training. You must pay the travel and living expenses of people attending training.
You must attend training. You may send any additional persons to training that you want (up to the maximum described above). You must complete training to our satisfaction at least two weeks before opening your business.
Your business must at all times be under your on-site supervision or under the on-site supervision of a general manager who has completed our training program. If you need to send a new general manager to our training program, we will charge a fee, which is currently $150 per day. Otherwise, we do not currently require additional training programs or refresher courses, but we
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–25)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Bash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor offers initial training, and up to three people can attend this training at no cost, though the franchisee is responsible for travel and living expenses. The franchisee themselves must attend the training.
Beyond the initial three attendees, the franchisee can send additional people to the training program. However, if a new general manager needs to attend the training program, Chocolate Bash charges a fee, which is currently $150 per day.
While Chocolate Bash does not currently require additional training programs or refresher courses, they retain the right to implement them in the future. This policy allows flexibility for franchisees to train additional staff, but it's important to factor in potential costs for general manager training and the possibility of future mandatory training programs.