How many days of supplemental and refresher training does Lees Famous Recipe provide each year?
Lees_Famous_Recipe Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may require that the Operating Principal and any key management personnel attend all supplemental and refresher training programs that we designate for up to seven days each calendar year, in addition to any Annual or Regional Conferences we designate (as described below). We may charge you our then-current training fee for these supplemental and refresher training programs, and require that you pay or reimburse us for the expenses incurred by your representatives, including the costs of travel, lodging, meals, and wages. You may also be required to purchase training videos or other instructional material from us from time to time, as set forth in the then-current Operation Manuals.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 34–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Lees Famous Recipe FDD, Lees Famous Recipe may require the Operating Principal and key management personnel to attend supplemental and refresher training programs for up to seven days each calendar year. This is in addition to any Annual or Regional Conferences that Lees Famous Recipe designates.
Lees Famous Recipe may charge a training fee for these supplemental and refresher training programs. Franchisees may also be required to cover the expenses incurred by their representatives, including travel, lodging, meals, and wages. Additionally, franchisees might need to purchase training videos or other instructional materials as specified in the then-current Operation Manuals.
This ongoing training requirement ensures that franchisees and their key staff stay updated with the latest operational standards and practices of the Lees Famous Recipe system. The costs associated with this training, including fees and expenses, should be factored into the franchisee's budget. While seven days is the maximum, the actual duration and frequency of supplemental training may vary at Lees Famous Recipe's discretion.