How does the training fee for Beef O Bradys vary?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Training Fee. You must pay us a non-refundable training fee at least 90 days prior to the scheduled opening of your Family Sports Pub in consideration of our providing our initial training program and sending our representatives to your Family Sports Pub for on-site training prior to the opening of your Family Sports Pub. The training fee will vary based on the number of Family Sports Pubs you own and operate upon signing the Franchise Agreement in accordance with the following: (i) $18,000 for your first Family Sports Pub; (ii) $13,000 for your second Family Sports Pub; (iii) $11,000 for your third Family Sports Pub; (iv) $8,000 for your fourth Family Sports Pub; and (v) $7,000 for your fifth and all subsequent Family Sports Pubs.
**Item 6.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS. (FDD pages 66–330)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beef O Bradys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the training fee for the Beef's Operator Training Program varies depending on the number of Family Sports Pubs the franchisee owns and operates at the time of signing the agreement. For the first Family Sports Pub, the training fee is $18,000. The fee decreases for subsequent locations, with the second pub costing $13,000, the third $11,000, and the fourth $8,000. For the fifth and all subsequent pubs, the training fee is $7,000.
In addition to the training fee, Beef O Bradys also requires that designated managers, bartenders, and other employees obtain food safety certification. The franchisee must pay a non-refundable ServSafe certification fee of $125 per person (or the then-current fee) at least 90 days before the scheduled opening. This fee is remitted to the local ServSafe certification provider to ensure employees are certified before the pub opens.
Furthermore, Beef O Bradys offers additional training programs or refresher courses for franchisees and their employees as deemed necessary. The cost for this additional training is $250 per day (including travel days) per corporate trainer, plus any associated costs for meals, travel, and lodging. Franchisees are also responsible for ensuring that any newly hired or replacement management personnel are adequately trained and certified at an approved training store, at their own expense.
Prospective franchisees should consider these training costs as part of their initial investment and ongoing operational expenses. The tiered training fee structure incentivizes multi-unit ownership, while the mandatory ServSafe certification ensures compliance with food safety regulations. The additional training options provide flexibility for franchisees to maintain high standards and adapt to changing business needs, but also represent a potential additional cost.