Can Red Wagon Club require me to attend training at an event such as an annual meeting or convention?
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 may require you or your Operating Principal and/or your Designated Manager to attend ongoing training events. These events may include online sessions, training videos, regional training, or training at an event such as an annual meeting or convention. These will be at times and locations designated by Red Wagon Club, including courses and programs provided by third parties they designate.
In addition to these training courses, programs, and events, Red Wagon Club may also require you to attend an annual conference of franchise owners. Red Wagon Club will decide when and where this conference will be held, potentially through a virtual platform. Attendance at these 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.
Red Wagon Club 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. This means that as a franchisee, you need to factor in not only the potential fees for the training itself but also travel, lodging, and other related expenses into your budget. Failing to attend required training could potentially put you in breach of your franchise agreement.