What is the nature of the programs that Cinch I.T. may develop and offer on a system-wide basis to franchisees?
Cinch_I_T Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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- e) Administer and maintain the Marketing Fund. (Franchise Agreement Section 21)
- f) If we deem it necessary or advisable, provide you individual or group guidance and assistance, by various methods which may include personal visit, telephone, newsletters, brochures, reports, bulletins or electronically. This help may include advice on maximizing sales and profits, establishing minimum and maximum pricing, marketing, employee training, client service, vendor relations, equipment, or any operating problems you may be experiencing. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9)
- g) Allow you to participate in programs that may be developed and offered by us on a system-wide basis to our franchisees. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9)
- h) Provide you with copies of our available marketing and advertising material, if you desire, at no cost via our Intranet. (Franchise Agreement - Section 21)
- i) Provide you with additional training programs that we may develop in the future. Except for Remedial Training, there is no charge for programs you must attend. You must pay travel costs and other expenses you incur to attend training programs for you and anyone attending with you. We may charge for optional training programs.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 28–39)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Cinch I.T.'s 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinch I.T. may allow franchisees to participate in programs that Cinch I.T. develops and offers on a system-wide basis.
Additionally, Cinch I.T. may provide individual or group guidance and assistance through various methods such as personal visits, telephone calls, newsletters, brochures, reports, bulletins, or electronic communication. This assistance may include advice on maximizing sales and profits, establishing minimum and maximum pricing, marketing, employee training, client service, vendor relations, equipment, or any operating problems a franchisee may encounter.
Cinch I.T. may also test new products, services, equipment, or technologies and, if they meet the System Standards, make them available to franchisees. Furthermore, Cinch I.T. will include key information about the franchisee's business on the Cinch I.T. website and provide at least one email address for the franchisee's business use.