What is the additional training fee for an assignee trainee of a Browns Chicken franchise?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Training for Assignee Trainee | 20% of initial franchise fee. | Prior to consummation of transfer. | Any proposed assignee must be approved by Brown. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an assignee trainee is subject to an additional training fee. This fee is equal to 20% of the initial franchise fee. This fee is due prior to the consummation of the transfer.
This means that if you are planning to buy an existing Browns Chicken franchise from a current franchisee, and Browns Chicken requires you to undergo additional training as part of the transfer approval, you will have to pay this additional training fee. The exact dollar amount will depend on what the initial franchise fee was for that particular franchise location.
It is important to note that any proposed assignee must be approved by Browns Chicken. This suggests that Browns Chicken has the right to refuse a transfer if they do not believe the assignee is qualified, even if the assignee is willing to pay the training fee. Prospective franchisees should confirm the current initial franchise fee with Browns Chicken to accurately estimate this additional training expense.