What is the definition of 'Per Diem Fee' in the Beef O Bradys FDD?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
fee of $150 per day per corporate trainer. At your expense, you will provide all items necessary for such training at your Family Sports Pub. You must also pay us any costs incurred for this additional training and support, including a meal per diem and travel and hotel expenses. (Franchise Agreement – Section 7.3).
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS. (FDD pages 66–330)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Beef O Bradys Franchise Disclosure Document does not explicitly define "Per Diem Fee." However, it does mention circumstances where a franchisee would be responsible for covering certain per diem expenses. Specifically, franchisees are responsible for covering a meal per diem for Beef O Bradys corporate trainers during additional training at the franchisee's location.
This implies that a "per diem" is a daily allowance to cover the cost of meals. The FDD does not specify the exact amount of the meal per diem, only that the franchisee is responsible for providing the meal during kitchen operating hours at no cost to Beef O Bradys.
Prospective franchisees should clarify the expected cost of the meal per diem with Beef O Bradys. Understanding these potential costs is crucial for budgeting and financial planning when considering additional training or support.