Under what conditions does a Baya Bar franchisee have to pay for additional pre-opening training?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
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| Fees (1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
| Pre-Opening Training (For New or Replacement Employees) | Our then-current per session training fee, plus expenses Current per session training fee = $3,000 | Before Training | We will train up to three people at no additional charge. If you request that we provide our pre-opening training program to any additional employees, or to new or replacement employees during the term of your Franchise Agreement, you must pay our training fee as well as the trainees' expenses, including t |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–16)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are provided with pre-opening training for up to three people at no additional charge. However, if a franchisee needs training for more than three people initially, or requires training for new or replacement employees during the term of the Franchise Agreement, they will incur additional costs.
The franchisee will be responsible for Baya Bar's then-current per session training fee, which is currently $3,000 per session. In addition to the training fee, the franchisee must also cover the expenses of the trainees. These expenses include travel, lodging, meals, and wages for the duration of the training period.
This policy has significant implications for franchisees as it directly impacts their operating costs. Franchisees need to factor in potential training expenses when budgeting, especially if they anticipate high employee turnover or plan to expand their staff beyond the initial three trained individuals. The costs associated with training new or replacement employees can add up quickly, potentially affecting the profitability of the Baya Bar franchise.