Who is responsible for the travel and living expenses incurred by personnel during the Fat Shack training program?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tion or fee. Franchisee shall be responsible for any and all traveling and living expenses incurred in connection with attendance at the training program, as well as wages or salaries, if any, of the person(s) receiving training. Franchisee must purchase worker's compensation insurance for each employee of Franchisee who attends training and Franchisee must deliver proof of such insurance coverage to FSI before FSI will train such Franchisee or its Managing Owner, and Franchisee's General Manager, both must successfully complete the initial training program prior to Franchisee's commencement of operation of its FAT SHACK Restaurant. FSI reserves the right to waive all or a portion of the training program or alter the training schedule. In addition to successfully completing the initial training program conducted by FSI, FSI reserves the right to require Franchisee, or Franchisee's General Manager, and each new General Manager throughout the term of this Agreement, to attend and pass a designated food safety and sanitation course, which may be offered by FSI or by a third party unrelated to FSI before Franchisee shall be allowed to commence operating the FAT SHACK Restaurant. Franchisee shall be responsible for tuition and for all traveling and living expenses of its personnel incurred in connection with attendance at the food safety course.
7.2. Additional Training Programs
Throughout the term of this Agreement, FSI reserves the right to conduct training programs or seminars at locations to be determined by FSI to discuss relevant business trends and share new information relating to the FAT SHACK Restaurant business. Attendance at the seminar is optional unless FSI gives Franchisee at least 30 days prior written notice that the seminar is mandatory, in which case Franchisee (or its Managing Owner) or its General Manager is required to attend. FSI shall not require that Franchisee attend any on-going training programs or seminars more than twice a year. Mandatory training programs and seminars shall not last more than five days. FSI may charge a tuition or fee in an amount payable in advance, commensurate with the then current published price of FSI for such training programs or seminars. Franchisee will also be responsible for any and all transportation and living expenses, which are incurred in connection with attendance at such additional training programs or seminars.
8. OPERATIONS MANUAL
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Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred by personnel attending the initial and additional training programs. Specifically, the franchisee must cover these costs for the Managing Owner, General Manager, and any other employees attending the training. This includes expenses related to travel, lodging, and meals during the training period.
In addition to travel and living expenses, the franchisee is also responsible for the wages or salaries of the individuals undergoing training. Furthermore, the franchisee is required to purchase worker's compensation insurance for each employee attending the training and provide proof of this insurance to Fat Shack before training commences. This ensures that the franchisee's personnel are covered in case of any work-related injuries during the training period.
Fat Shack also reserves the right to conduct additional training programs or seminars, and the franchisee is responsible for the transportation and living expenses associated with attending these programs. These seminars are optional unless Fat Shack provides a 30-day written notice that attendance is mandatory, in which case the franchisee (or its Managing Owner) or its General Manager is required to attend. Mandatory training programs and seminars will not last more than five days, and Fat Shack may charge a tuition fee for these programs.