Where in the Bhc Franchise Agreement can I find information about the franchisee's obligation for initial and ongoing training?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
uipment, materials, and supplies into compliance with the standards then applicable to new BHC franchises.
- (g) When Master Franchisee signs the Renewal Franchise Agreement, Master Franchisee must pay Franchisor a "Renewal Fee" of $40.000.00.
6. TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE
6.1 Initial Training.
- (a) It is critically important for Master 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 Man
Source: Item 9 — Franchisee's Obligations (FDD pages 28–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, information regarding the franchisee's obligations for initial and ongoing training can be found in multiple sections of the agreement. Item 6.1 discusses the Initial Training program, which is mandatory for the General Manager and at least one Principal Equity Operator before opening a Bhc restaurant. This initial training lasts for six days, though the number of days may vary based on the franchisee's experience and needs, as determined by Bhc. The Initial Training Fee is $8,000 for up to two people, excluding travel expenses.
Item 11 outlines that Bhc provides approximately nine additional hours of training for the Master Franchisee program. It also states that before opening an Affiliate Franchised Bhc Restaurant, Bhc will train the franchisee and their manager-level employees for approximately six to seven days. The franchisee is responsible for all expenses incurred by trainees, including daily allowance, transportation costs, and living expenses.
Item 15 specifies that franchisees must maintain a staff of trained employees sufficient to operate the Master Franchise Business according to Bhc's standards. It also mentions the requirement for the franchisee or their General Manager to attend any annual meeting, convention, or training session offered by Bhc, with the franchisee bearing all related travel and living expenses. These sections collectively detail the franchisee's obligations concerning both initial and ongoing training within the Bhc franchise system.