When is the additional training fee for a Bambu franchise payable?

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| Type of Fee ¹ | Amount | Due Date | Remarks | |--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Transfer Fee ^{1, 2} | $15,000 If you transfer rights under a MUD Agreement, you also pay a $7,500 transfer fee for each undeveloped franchise right | Payable when you present the written offer from the proposed transferee to us | The Transfer Fee applies to a transfer of the Franchise Agreement, MUD Agreement, interest in the shoppe, or the franchise is transferred by you. The transferee is charged no Initial Franchise Fee. We will provide training for three representatives of a transferee under the Franchise Agreement at no further charge. | | Successor Franchise Fee ^{1, 2} | $15,000 | When you sign the then current Franchise Agreement | Payable if you opt for and qualify for a successor franchise at the end of the initial term. Additional training may be required. | | Additional Training ^{1, 2} | Then current published rates which are currently $900 per day plus travel related expenses | Before the scheduled additional training. | Payable only if you request additional persons attend the Training Program (described in Item 11) or hire a new Bambū Certified Team Leader . Additional training is mandatory for a new Bambū Certified Team Leader. | | Food Safety Certification ⁵ | Will vary based on state regulations as designated by the provider you select and method of training | As incurred | Your Bambū Certified Team Leaders must obtain a food safety certification through ServSafe® or another food safety certification program approved by your local Health Department. See Item 11. | Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–18)

When is the additional training fee for a Bambu franchise payable?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Type of Fee ¹	Amount	Due Date	Remarks
Transfer Fee ^{1, 2}	$15,000 If you transfer rights under a MUD Agreement, you also pay a $7,500 transfer fee for each undeveloped franchise right	Payable when you present the written offer from the proposed transferee to us	The Transfer Fee applies to a transfer of the Franchise Agreement, MUD Agreement, interest in the shoppe, or the franchise is transferred by you. The transferee is charged no Initial Franchise Fee. We will provide training for three representatives of a transferee under the Franchise Agreement at no further charge.
Successor Franchise Fee ^{1, 2}	$15,000	When you sign the then current Franchise Agreement	Payable if you opt for and qualify for a successor franchise at the end of the initial term. Additional training may be required.
Additional Training ^{1, 2}	Then current published rates which are currently $900 per day plus travel related expenses	Before the scheduled additional training.	Payable only if you request additional persons attend the Training Program (described in Item 11) or hire a new Bambū Certified Team Leader . Additional training is mandatory for a new Bambū Certified Team Leader.
Food Safety Certification ⁵	Will vary based on state regulations as designated by the provider you select and method of training	As incurred	Your Bambū Certified Team Leaders must obtain a food safety certification through ServSafe® or another food safety certification program approved by your local Health Department. See Item 11.