What factors determine the nature and scope of the In-Restaurant Training for a Benihana franchise?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
5.3 The nature and scope of In-Restaurant Training will be based upon the experience of Franchisee and Franchisee's employees, the type of facility at the Location, sales volume of the Restaurant as projected by Franchisee, and other factors considered by BNC in its discretion.
5.3.1 In-Restaurant Training will be for a period BNC deems necessary to prepare for opening the Restaurant.
There will be no additional fee for In-Restaurant Training, but Franchisee will be responsible for all travel, living, and lodging expenses for BNC's personnel providing In-Restaurant Training.
- 5.3.2 At Franchisee's request and subject to BNC's prior approval and availability, additional BNC personnel may be made available to assist with In-Restaurant Training, provided that Franchisee reimburses BNC for the salaries and wages of such additional personnel.
Additionally, if Franchisee requests that In-Restaurant Training be provided for more than twenty (20) working days, Franchisee will pay all salaries, wages, travel expenses, and living and lodging expenses of BNC's personnel during the extended In-Restaurant Training Period.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 74–576)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the nature and scope of the In-Restaurant Training is determined by several factors. These include the experience level of both the franchisee and their employees, the specific type of facility at the restaurant's location, and the projected sales volume of the restaurant as estimated by the franchisee. Benihana also considers other factors at its discretion when determining the nature and scope of the training.
Benihana determines the duration of the In-Restaurant Training based on what it deems necessary to prepare for the restaurant's opening. There is no additional fee for this training. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, living, and lodging expenses incurred by Benihana personnel who provide the training.
If a franchisee requests additional Benihana personnel to assist with the In-Restaurant Training, Benihana's approval is required and is subject to personnel availability. In such cases, the franchisee must reimburse Benihana for the salaries and wages of the additional personnel. Furthermore, if the franchisee requests that the In-Restaurant Training extends beyond twenty working days, they are responsible for covering all salaries, wages, travel expenses, and living and lodging expenses of Benihana's personnel during the extended training period.