When is the Additional Employee Initial Training fee due for a Beard Papas franchise?

According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Additional Employee Initial Training fee is due when invoiced and prior to training. The initial pre-opening training covers you or your Managing Owner and two designated managers. If you want to send additional individuals or replacement managers to the training, and Beard Papas authorizes or requires their participation, you must pay the additional training fee. Currently, this fee is $5,000. You are also responsible for all fees, wages, and expenses associated with the attendance of these additional employees.

This means that if you need to train more employees than the initial allotment covers, you will incur an additional cost of $5,000 per person. This fee must be paid before the training takes place, so it's important to factor this into your budget and training schedule. It is also important to note that this fee is in addition to any wages or expenses you pay to your employees while they attend training.

Franchisors commonly charge for additional training beyond the initial allotment to cover the costs of materials, instructors, and facilities. The $5,000 fee is relatively high compared to some other franchises, so it's important to consider your potential training needs and budget accordingly. You should discuss with Beard Papas how often franchisees need to utilize this additional training and what factors might cause them to require additional employees to attend training.