What does the B Bops training course consist of?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Training Course. The Company requires that you, or your proposed manager, complete a training course to be conducted approximately forty-five (45) days prior to the opening of the Franchise. The course will be conducted on an "as needed" basis to coordinate with the opening of your Franchise. The training course will consist of approximately twenty-five (25) days of classroom instruction and on-site training in a B-Bop's Restaurant. The following table provides information on the subject matter covered in the course and the approximate hours of instruction:
| P. Indemnification | Section 15 of Franchise Agreement; Section 16 of Development Agreement | Item 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q. Owner's participation/ | Section 10 of Franchise | Item 15 | |
| management/staffing | Agreement | ||
| R. Records and reports | Sections 9 and 10 of Franchise Agreement; Section 8 of Development Agreement | Items 6 and 12 | |
| S. Inspections and audits | Sections 9 and 10 | Items 6 and 11 | |
| T. Transfer | Sections 19 and 20 of Franchise Agreement; Sections 13 and 14 of Development Agreement | Item 17 | |
| U. Renewal | Section 18 of Franchise Agreement; Section 2 of Development Agreement | Item 17 | |
| V. Post-termination obligations | Section 5 of Application Agreement; Section 25 of Franchise Agreement; Section 11 of Development Agreement | Items 5 and 17 | |
| W. Non-competition covenants | Section 17 of Franchise Agreement; Section 12 of Development Agreement | Item 17 | |
| X. Dispute resolution | Section 27 of Franchise Agreement; Section 17 of Development Agreement | Item 17 | |
| Y. Release of all claims | Sections 18 and 19 of Franchise Agreement; Section 13 of Development Agreement | Item 17 | |
| Z. Opening Assistance | Sections 7 and 8 of the Franchise Agreement | Items 7 and 11 | 1 The hours listed are an approximation over the 25 day course and will vary depending on your experience and other relevant factors. |
2 All classroom instruction will be conducted at the Company's office in Urbandale, Iowa.
3 All on-the-job training will be conducted at one of the B-Bop's Restaurants in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area that are owned and operated by B-Bop's.
The training course will be conducted by Robert Johnson and/or John Ferguson, each of whom have been responsible for management of a B-Bop's Restaurant since 1988. Portions of the course, particularly the on-site training, may be conducted by other members of B-Bop's management staff, each of whom have at least 2½ years of experience in managing and operating a B-Bop's Restaurant. Instructional materials used in the course will primarily consist of the Operations Manual. The course and all materials used in connection therewith are provided at the expense of the Company for up to two (2) persons.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the training course is required for franchisees or their proposed managers and is conducted approximately 45 days before the franchise opens. The B Bops training course consists of about 25 days of classroom instruction and on-site training at a B Bops Restaurant. The hours may vary depending on experience and other factors. Classroom instruction is held at the company's office in Urbandale, Iowa, while on-the-job training takes place at B Bops Restaurants in the Des Moines, Iowa area owned and operated by B Bops.
The B Bops training course is led by Robert Johnson and/or John Ferguson, who have managed B Bops Restaurants since 1988. Other members of B Bops's management staff, with at least 2½ years of experience, may also conduct portions of the course, especially the on-site training. The Operations Manual serves as the primary instructional material. The company covers the expenses for the course and materials for up to two people, but franchisees are responsible for compensation, travel, lodging, and other expenses during training. Additional people can be trained for a pre-agreed fee.
The person responsible for the day-to-day management of the B Bops franchise must complete the training course to the company's satisfaction. B Bops may extend the training period if necessary. If the company determines that the proposed manager is not qualified, the franchisee can select a substitute manager for the course. If a franchisee requests a refresher training course or hires a new manager, B Bops will provide training for a fee not exceeding $2,000. This refresher or new manager training will be structured and cover the same material as the initial training course.