Who decides when and where the annual Red Wagon Club franchise owner conference will be held?
Red_Wagon_Club Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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.
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 determines the timing and location of the annual franchise owner conference. This includes the option to host the conference via a virtual platform. Franchisees or their operating principal or designated manager may be required to attend.
Attendance at the annual conference, along with other ongoing training events, may be required for up to 10 days during a calendar year, and these days do not necessarily have to be consecutive. Red Wagon Club may charge a fee for these training activities.
As a prospective franchisee, it's important to note that attendance at the annual conference is not just an option but may be a requirement. Franchisees are also responsible for covering all costs associated with attending the conference, training programs, courses, events, or meetings. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, as franchisors often mandate training and conferences to ensure brand consistency and provide ongoing support.