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If I request additional In-Restaurant Training for my Benihana Restaurant, what fees and expenses am I responsible for?

Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

During the operation of your BENIHANA Restaurant we will provide the following assistance and services:

    1. at your request, additional In-Restaurant Training. You must pay a training fee for each trainer provided and reimburse our expenses (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.3.2).

At your request, we will, subject to our prior approval and availability, provide the assistance of additional personnel in connection with the In-Restaurant Training, provided that you reimburse us for the salaries and wages of all such additional personnel. If you request that the In-Restaurant Training be provided for more than 20 working days, you must pay all salaries, wages, and travel, living and lodging expenses of our personnel during the extending In-Restaurant Training period.

You must pay all expenses you incur in connection with the Initial Training and In-Restaurant Training, including the costs of your employee's wages, travel, lodging, living, meals and other expenses of your employees.

You will be responsible for all expenses incurred in connection with Ongoing Training, including, without limitation, the cost of salaries or wages, transportation, lodging and meals for our employees conducting the training. If we decide to conduct any Ongoing Training at your BENIHANA Restaurant, you must reimburse us for the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by our training instructors in providing Ongoing Training, including but not limited to travel expenses, food and lodging, and auto rental.

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 36–47)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you request additional In-Restaurant Training, you must pay a training fee for each trainer provided by Benihana and reimburse their expenses. This is in addition to the standard In-Restaurant Training provided before opening.

Specifically, you are responsible for the salaries and wages of any additional personnel provided by Benihana for the training, subject to their prior approval and availability. You must also cover all travel, living, and lodging expenses for these personnel. If the In-Restaurant Training extends beyond 20 working days, you are responsible for all salaries, wages, travel, living, and lodging expenses of Benihana's personnel during the extended period.

Furthermore, you must cover all expenses related to your employees' participation in both the Initial Training and In-Restaurant Training. These expenses include wages, travel, lodging, living, meals, and other related costs. Benihana may also require you and your employees to attend ongoing training programs, for which you will be responsible for all associated expenses, including salaries, transportation, lodging, and meals for your employees and reimbursement for the out-of-pocket expenses of Benihana's training instructors.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.