Does Nothing Bundt Cakes currently charge a registration fee for the Annual Conference?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will require you to attend the Annual Conference and to pay our then-current registration fee.
Currently, there is no registration fee associated with the Annual Conference, but we reserve the right to charge one in the future.
All expenses, including your and your employees' transportation to and from the Annual Conference, and lodging, meals, and salaries during the Annual Conference, are your sole responsibility.
We may use contributions from the Marketing Production Fund for purposes related to the Annual Conference, including costs related to productions, programs, and materials. (Section 5.9 of the Franchise Agreement).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 42–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Nothing Bundt Cakes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while attendance at the Annual Conference is mandatory, there is currently no registration fee. However, Nothing Bundt Cakes retains the right to implement a registration fee for future conferences.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that while there is no current fee, this could change. Franchisees are responsible for all expenses related to attending the Annual Conference, including transportation, lodging, meals, and salaries for themselves and their employees.
Nothing Bundt Cakes may use funds from the Marketing Production Fund to offset costs related to the Annual Conference, such as productions, programs, and materials. This could potentially reduce the burden on franchisees, but the primary responsibility for covering attendance costs remains with the franchisee.