Will I be charged a fee for ongoing training activities required by Red Wagon Club?
Red_Wagon_Club Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Sec. 2, Attachment B | 15 |#### Additional Training and Conferences
We may require you (or your Operating Principal) and/or your Designated Manager to attend various ongoing training events, participate in online sessions, view training videos and/or attend regional training or training at another event such as an annual meeting or convention, at the times and locations designated by us, including courses and programs provided by third parties we designate. Besides attending these training courses, programs, and events, we may also require you to attend an annual conference of franchise owners. We will decide when and where this conference will be held, which may include through a virtual platform. Attendance at additional training courses, programs, events, or the annual franchise owner conference may be required for up to 10 days during a calendar year (which days may not necessarily be consecutive). We may charge a fee for these types of ongoing training activities, and you will be responsible for all costs associated with attending such programs, courses, events, or meetings.
EXHIBIT E
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF OPERATIONS MANUAL
Red Wagon Club Franchise Operations Manual Table of Contents
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On- The-Job Training | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake and Sales | 8 | 2 | Virtually or at a location we designate | |
| Marketing | 6 | 1 | Virtually or at a location we designate | |
| Financial Metrics | 2 | 0 | Virtually or at a location we designate | |
| Workshops and Club Events | 15 | 3 | Virtually or at a location we designate | |
| Tech and Financial Reporting | 5 | 0 | Virtually or at a location we designate | |
| Legal Production Concepts | 2 | 0 | Virtually or at a location we designate | |
| Strategic Planning and | 2 | 0 | Virtually or at a location we | |
| Calendaring | designate | |||
| Club Benefit Delivery | 6 | 4 | Virtually or at a location we designate | |
| Total | 46 | 10 | # Red Wagon Club Franchise Operations Manual Table of Contents |
| Informal Guidance ʉ 7 | TERMINATION/SEPARATION 57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Publications ʉ 7 | Termination ʉ 57 | |
| WAGE AND LABOR LAWS 8 | Resignation ʉ 58 | |
| Fair Labor Standards Act ʉ 8 | ||
| What the FLSA Requires ʉ 9 | SECTION E: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | |
| What the FLSA Does Not Require ʉ 11 | UNDERSTANDING THE GROUP DESIGN CLIENT 1 | |
| FLSA Minimum Wage Poster ʉ 11 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Red Wagon Club Franchise Disclosure Document, Red Wagon Club may require you or your Operating Principal and/or your Designated Manager to attend various ongoing training events, participate in online sessions, view training videos, and/or attend regional training or training at another event such as an annual meeting or convention. These may also include courses and programs provided by third parties. Red Wagon Club may also require attendance at an annual conference of franchise owners, potentially through a virtual platform. These training activities may be required for up to 10 days during a calendar year.
Red Wagon Club may charge a fee for these ongoing training activities. In addition to the training fees, the franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with attending these programs, courses, events, or meetings. This includes travel, lodging, and other associated expenses.
Furthermore, if Red Wagon Club determines that your Operating Principal or Designated Manager is not properly trained, they may require them to cease providing services or to be retrained. This additional training will be provided at a time and location of Red Wagon Club's choice, and you will be charged the then-current rate for additional training, plus associated expenses. Failure to complete the required additional training to Red Wagon Club's satisfaction may result in termination of the Franchise Agreement.