Who pays for the substitute manager to attend the B Bops training course?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ENING ASSISTANCE.
A. Training Course. Franchisee or Franchisee's proposed manager shall, prior to the opening of the Franchise for business, attend and complete to the satisfaction of Company a training course to be conducted by Company at its principal office. The training course shall include on-site instruction regarding standard management procedures for operation of a B-Bop's Restaurant. The course and all materials necessary to conduct such training for up to two (2) persons will be provided by Company as part of the initial franchise fee. Franchisee shall pay all compensation, travel, lodging and other expenses
incurred by Franchisee or its employees in attending the course. If, during the training course, Company determines in its sole discretion that Franchisee's proposed manager is not qualified to manage a B-Bop's Restaurant, Company shall notify Franchisee and Franchisee shall be entitled to select and enroll a substitute manager in such course. Company may, in its discretion, extend the standard period of training for Franchisee or its proposed manager if Company deems additional training to be necessary to satisfactorily complete the course.
- B. Cooperation for Opening Assistance.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the expenses associated with training, including those of a substitute manager. The initial franchise fee covers the cost of the training course and materials for up to two people. However, the franchisee must pay for all compensation, travel, lodging, and other expenses incurred by themselves or their employees while attending the training.
This means that if the initial manager is deemed unqualified by B Bops during the training, and the franchisee needs to send a substitute manager, the franchisee will bear the costs for the substitute manager to attend the training course. These costs include the substitute manager's wages, travel expenses, and accommodation during the training period.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisees are generally responsible for the costs associated with training their personnel. It is important for prospective B Bops franchisees to factor in these potential training expenses, especially the possibility of needing to train a substitute manager, when budgeting for their initial investment.