Who is required to attend the initial training program for an Ella Cafe franchise?

requested by Franchisee, Franchisor may review and advise on Franchisee's pre-opening business plan and financial projections. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor accepts no responsibility for the performance of the Franchised Business.

• 5.2. Initial Training. If this is Franchisee's first Coffee House, before the Opening Date of the Coffee House, Franchisor shall provide standard pre-opening training to the Principal Executive and up to 2 other employees, at Franchisor' headquarters and/or any other location designated by the Franchisor. Principal Executive and up to two employees must attend and complete to Franchisor's satisfaction, Franchisor's then-current initial training program. The initial training program is provided at no charge for up to 3 individuals including the Principal Executive and will take place at a location and time that Franchisor designates. At Franchisee's request, Franchisor may permit additional individuals to attend initial training, subject to space availability. If Franchisee desire to have additional personnel participate in the training program, Franchisor may provide initial training to such additional personnel at any of our scheduled initial training courses at our then-current fee upon commencement of the training program, which is currently $500.00 per day per trainer (maximum 8 hours per day) plus any reasonable out-of-pocket expense for such trainer. Franchisee is responsible for all costs and expenses of complying with Franchisor's training requirements including, without limitation, wages, travel, lodging, and dining costs for all of Franchisee's employees who participate in the training. Franchisor reserves the right to modify the initial training program, at Franchisor's sole discretion, at any time.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)