What is the maximum duration of any additional training program or seminar required by Mr. Sandless?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In our sole discretion, we may require you and any employee of yours that we designate to complete additional training programs or seminars. We will not require you to attend more than one program in any calendar year, and the program will not last for more than three days. You must pay for all tuition and expenses for you and your trainees, including travel, lodging, meals and applicable wages.
In addition to training programs and seminars, and if we deem it to be advisable, we may hold a convention of our franchisees, which will not occur more frequently than annually. You must attend our franchisee convention, subject to circumstances outside of your control. You must pay all expenses related to attendance at a franchisee convention, including travel, lodging and meals.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless FDD, Mr. Sandless has the discretion to require franchisees and their employees to complete additional training programs or seminars. However, Mr. Sandless will not require attendance at more than one program in any calendar year. The maximum duration of any additional training program or seminar is three days.
Prospective franchisees should note that attendance at these additional training programs or seminars is not free. Franchisees are responsible for covering all tuition and expenses, including travel, lodging, meals, and applicable wages, for themselves and their trainees.
In addition to training programs and seminars, Mr. Sandless may also hold a convention of franchisees, but not more frequently than annually. Attendance at the franchisee convention is mandatory, unless circumstances outside of the franchisee's control prevent it. Franchisees are responsible for all expenses related to attending the convention, including travel, lodging, and meals.