Webinar Alert: Decoding the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
Aug 16, 20240 comments
Webinar Alert: Decoding the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

? Join our "Decoding the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)" Webinar Series with Marisa Rauchway from CSG Law! 

Part 1: For Lodging and Other Franchises
? Date: Tuesday, August 20
? Time: 2 p.m. EDT
Highlights: FDD Items 1-12. Will cover:

  1. Background of a brand's management and ownership
  2. Litigations you need to know about
  3. Fees and investment requirements
  4. Supplier requirements
  5. Brand and franchisor requirements vs. franchisee requirements 
  6. Territory, your area of protection, and any "carve-outs" to protected areas.

Part 2: Getting at the Real Value
? Date: Wednesday, September 4
? Time: 2 p.m. EDT
Highlights: FDD Items 13-23. Will cover:
  1. A brand's intellectual property you will be expected to protect
  2. Active versus passive ownership options and expectations
  3. Restrictions on sales
  4. Renewal/termination/franchise transfer restrictions
  5. Financial performance/representations/financial statements
  6. Status of company and franchised-owned locations
  7. Contracts you will be required to execute
  8. Critical importance of the "receipt" page and why it matters!

Part 3: In the Trenches
? Date: Thursday, September 5
? Time: 2 p.m. EDT
Highlights: Decoding the FDD Part 3 makes it as real as it gets:
  1. Hear war stories of how not understanding FDD contents has caused practical business headaches (and worse). Not just in the lodging business, but in many franchise model businesses.
  2. Hear victory stories of how savvy franchisees have benefitted significantly by understanding their rights and options presented within the FDD.
  3. Part 3 of this series really brings into focus how the franchise business model is evolving

Whether you're a new or seasoned franchisee, this series provides essential insights into franchising trends and how to navigate the FDD to ensure your success. 

Reserve your spot today and earn an AAHOA Learning Journey Certificate! 

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