What is the estimated cost specifically for the Benihana training team?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 5.3 All training programs shall be at such times and places designated by BNC. Currently, the Initial Training is held at BNC's principal place of business and the In-Restaurant Training is held at another BENIHANA Restaurant. If BNC determines to conduct any training programs at any other Location, Franchisee shall reimburse BNC for the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by BNC's training instructors, including but not limited to wages, travel expenses, food and lodging, and auto rental.
- 5.4 Franchisee and such other employees of Franchisee designated by BNC shall also be required to attend continuing courses, seminars, and other training programs ("Ongoing Training") as BNC may require from time to time. BNC may require Franchisee or its employees to attend additional training programs at either BNC's principal place of business, at the Restaurant, or at a designated BENIHANA Restaurant, as BNC determines in its sole discretion. Franchisee shall be responsible for any and all expenses incurred in connection with Ongoing Training, including, without limitation, salaries or wages, transportation, lodging and meals. If BNC determines to conduct any Ongoing Training at the Location, Franchisee shall reimburse BNC for the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by BNC's training instructors in providing such Ongoing Training, including but not limited to travel expenses, food and lodging, and auto rental.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
The 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document for Benihana does not provide an exact cost for the Benihana training team. However, it does state that the franchisee is responsible for covering certain expenses related to both the initial training and any ongoing training programs. These expenses include wages, travel, lodging, meals, and other costs incurred by the franchisee's employees during training.
Specifically, if Benihana decides to conduct training programs at a location other than its principal place of business or a designated Benihana Restaurant, the franchisee is obligated to reimburse Benihana for the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Benihana's training instructors. These expenses encompass wages, travel, food, lodging, and auto rental.
Therefore, while the FDD outlines the types of expenses a franchisee will need to cover related to training, it does not provide a specific dollar amount for the Benihana training team's costs. A prospective franchisee should contact Benihana directly to obtain detailed estimates of these training-related expenses to factor them into their overall investment and operating budget.