Can Red Wagon Club require me to view training videos?
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 can require you, your Operating Principal, and/or your Designated Manager to view training videos. These videos are part of ongoing training events that Red Wagon Club may mandate.
Red Wagon Club can also require attendance at online sessions, regional training, or training at events like annual meetings or conventions. These training sessions can be provided by Red Wagon Club or third parties they designate. Franchisees may also be required to attend an annual conference of franchise owners, 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. These days do not necessarily have to 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 these programs, courses, events, or meetings.