What is the total number of classroom training hours in the Beef O Bradys training program?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 7 | 15 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) | | Fry Station | 6 | 16 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) |
| Subject (Note 2) | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The Job Training | Location | |----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | Grill Station | 6 | 24 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 6) | | Expediter Station | 6 | 21 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) | | Kitchen– Administrative/Back of the House Manager | 1 | 30 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) | | Front of the House Operation – Dining Room – Server/Host/Bar | 3 | 35 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) | | Computer System POS/RTI (Note 4) | 10 | 22 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) | | Front of the House – Administration/Front of the House Manager | 4 | 60 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) | | Accounting RTI/ P&L | 8 | 15 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) | | Advertising & Promotion | 2 | 4 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) | | Sanitation and Safety (Note 6) | 2 | 8 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) | | Food Safety Certification (Note 6) | 8 | 0 | Home Office (Note 5) | | Overview of Restaurant management | 4 | 20 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) |
| Subject (Note 2) | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Store Opening and Preparation | 2 | 2 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) |
| Responsible Alcohol Service and Sales | 4 | 2 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) |
| Staffing (Note 8) | 4 | 4 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) |
| Supply Chain Management | 2 | 8 | Certified Training Location/Home Office (Notes 3 and 5) |
| TOTAL | 80 | 286 |
- Note 1: It is the nature of the restaurant business all aspects of training are integrated, that is, there are no definitive starting and stopping times; although Beef's Operator Training Program is accomplished consecutively over the 3-week training period.
- Note 2: All training will be supervised by our Vice President of Training, Allen Rogers. Mr. Rogers has 3 years of experience with our operations and 37 years of experience relevant to the subjects taught.
The Beef's Operator Training Program will be conducted by members of our staff or franchisees whom we designate to provide the Beef's Operator Training Program.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING. (FDD pages 29–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beef O Bradys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Beef's Operator Training Program includes a total of 80 hours of classroom training. This is in addition to 286 hours of on-the-job training.
The training program covers various subjects, each with a specific allocation of classroom and on-the-job training hours. These subjects include new store opening and preparation (2 hours classroom), responsible alcohol service and sales (4 hours classroom), staffing (4 hours classroom), and supply chain management (2 hours classroom). Other topics include grill station (6 hours classroom), expediter station (6 hours classroom), kitchen administrative/back of the house manager (1 hour classroom), front of the house operation (3 hours classroom), computer system POS/RTI (10 hours classroom), front of the house administration (4 hours classroom), accounting RTI/P&L (8 hours classroom), advertising & promotion (2 hours classroom), sanitation and safety (2 hours classroom), food safety certification (8 hours classroom), overview of restaurant management (4 hours classroom), orientation (1 hour classroom), prep station (7 hours classroom), and fry station (6 hours classroom).
The training program is conducted at certified training locations or the home office, with the specific location varying by subject. The FDD notes that training locations are currently near Tampa, Florida, but are subject to change. The integrated nature of the restaurant business means there are no definitive starting and stopping times, but the Beef's Operator Training Program is completed consecutively over a 3-week period.
Prospective franchisees should consider the time commitment for the training program and the costs associated with travel and accommodation. The training is mandatory for the operating partner and operating manager, and Beef O Bradys may require additional training if deemed necessary. Franchisees should also inquire about the possibility of changes to the training locations and any associated impact on travel expenses.