What is the duration of the initial training program for Bhc Master Franchisee's General Manager and Principal Equity Operators?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ster Franchisee's General Manager and Principal Equity Operators to understand the Franchised Business and the System, and for Master Franchisee's General Manager and other key employees to have been trained how to operate the Franchised Business. Accordingly, Franchisor will provide to Master Franchisee's General Manager and at least one of Master Franchisee's Principal Equity Operators, an initial training program prior to the opening of the BHC Restaurant, which lasts for six (6) days (a number of days may vary depending on the Master Franchisee's experience and needs as determined by Franchisor in its sole discretion) ("Initial Training"), providing an orientation to the System and instructions on how to operate the Franchised Business. The fee for the Initial Training is $8,000 up to two (2) persons, excluding travel expenses ("Initial Training Fee"). Unless there are extenuating circumstances which, in Franchisor's reasonable determination, justify a delay (including Force Majeure), Master Franchisee's required trainees must attend the Initial Training offered by Franchisor. Master Franchisee may not open and operate Master Franchised BHC Restaurant until Master Franchisee's General Manager has satisfactorily completed Initial Training. Master Franchisee acknowledges and agrees only Franchisor may determine whether Master Franchisee's General Manager satisfactorily completes Initial Training.
- (b) The failure of Master Franchisee's General Manager to complete Initial Training to Franchisor's satisfaction will be grounds for termination of this Agreement; provided, however, before this Agreement is so terminated, Master Franchisee's General Manager who fails to successfully complete Initial Training will be offered the opportunity to retake Initial Training or Master Franchisee may send a replacement General Manager, approved by Franchisor, to the next available Initial Training program.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program for a Master Franchisee's General Manager and at least one Principal Equity Operator lasts for six days. However, the number of days may vary depending on the Master Franchisee's experience and needs, as determined by Bhc at its sole discretion. This training is provided before the opening of the BHC Restaurant and includes an orientation to the Bhc system and instructions on how to operate the franchised business.
The fee for this initial training is $8,000 for up to two people, not including travel expenses. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as Force Majeure, the trainees are required to attend the initial training offered by Bhc. The Master Franchisee cannot open and operate their BHC Restaurant until their General Manager has satisfactorily completed the initial training, with Bhc having the sole discretion to determine satisfactory completion.
The initial training course is structured to provide practical training in the implementation and operation of the franchised business. Topics covered may include system procedures, standards, marketing and customer service techniques, reports, and equipment maintenance. Bhc determines the contents and manner of conducting the initial training. The Master Franchisee is responsible for all transportation, daily allowances, and other costs and expenses for Bhc's trainers to train the Master Franchisee’s personnel at the BHC Restaurant or another location designated by Bhc.