Can Red Wagon Club require my Designated Manager to attend ongoing training events?
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 Red Wagon Club's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Red Wagon Club may require your Designated Manager to attend ongoing training events. These events can include online sessions, training videos, regional training, or training at an annual meeting or convention. These events will occur 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 attendance at an annual conference of franchise owners, which may be held virtually. The total time commitment for these additional training courses, programs, events, or the annual franchise owner conference may be up to 10 days during a calendar year, which days may not necessarily be consecutive.
Red Wagon Club may charge a fee for these ongoing training activities, and the franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with attending such programs, courses, events, or meetings. This means that as a franchisee, you need to budget not only for the training fees but also for travel, lodging, and any other related expenses for your Designated Manager to attend these required training sessions.