What sections of the Browns Chicken Franchise Agreement outline the franchisee's responsibilities for initial and ongoing training?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
icable. In the event Franchisee fails to diligently pursue a new location and open a new Store, Franchisee shall be liable to Brown for Brown's lost royalties and other damages for the remainder of the franchise term.
7. TRAINING.
A. Training of Franchisee.
Prior to the opening of the Store, Brown shall furnish, and Franchisee (or if Franchisee is a corporation or partnership, a shareholder or partner designated by Franchisee), one co-manager, and one part-time manager shall attend and complete to Brown's satisfaction, a mandatory training program consisting of classroom and "on-the-job" instruction in the operation of a BROWN'S Store, furnished at such time and place as Brown may designate. If Brown reasonably determines that Franchisee is unable to satisfactorily complete the training program, Brown shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, effective upon delivery of written notice of termination to Franchisee. If this Agreement is so terminated by Brown, then upon execution by Franchisee and delivery to Brown of all assignments, releases, waivers, and other documents required to fully rescind any and all agreements, purchases and leases between Brown and Franchisee, Brown shall refund to Franchisee all sums paid by Franchisee to Brown pursuant to this Agreement, less expenses incurred by Brown in connection with the grant of the Franchise to Franchisee and the training of Franchisee and Franchisee's designees.
Franchisee may enroll additional employees in the training program and will be charged an amount determined by Brown for training such additional employees. Franchisee shall be responsible for any salary and travel, living and other expenses incurred in connection with attendance at Brown's training programs by Franchisee and its employees.
B. Hiring And Training of Employees by Franchisee.
Franchisee shall hire all employees of the Store, be exclusively responsible for the terms of their employment and compensation, and implement a training program for employees of the Store in accordance with training standards and procedures prescribed by Brown from time to time. Franchisee agrees to maintain, at all times during the term of the Franchise, a staff of trained employees sufficient to operate the Store in accordance with this Agreement. Franchisee shall have on staff at least two (2) full-time managers and one (1) part-time manager. Franchisee agrees not to employ any person who is required to complete a training program but who fails or refuses to do so. Franchisee shall require all employees to maintain a neat and clean appearance and to conform to the standards of dress and/or uniforms specified by Brown from time to time for BROWN'S Stores.
Franchisee shall notify and communicate clearly with its employees in all dealings, including without limitation, its employment applications, written and electronic correspondence, paychecks, employee handbooks, employment policies and procedures, other materials, that Franchisee (and only Franchisee) is their employer and that Brown (the Franchisor) is not their employer.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 23–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several sections within the Franchise Agreement detail the franchisee's training responsibilities. Section 7A covers the initial training program that Browns Chicken provides to the franchisee, a co-manager, and a part-time manager. This mandatory program includes classroom and on-the-job instruction. If Browns Chicken determines that the franchisee cannot satisfactorily complete the training, Browns Chicken has the right to terminate the agreement.
Section 7B outlines the franchisee's responsibility for hiring and training their employees in accordance with Browns Chicken's standards. The franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with additional employees attending the training program. Browns Chicken may assist a new franchisee in training store employees before opening, but is not obligated to do so.
Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for all salary, travel, living, and other expenses incurred while attending Browns Chicken's training programs. The franchisee must maintain a staff of trained employees sufficient to operate the store according to the Franchise Agreement, including at least two full-time managers and one part-time manager. The franchisee must also ensure employees maintain a neat appearance and adhere to Browns Chicken's dress and uniform standards.