What training is provided to a Browns Chicken franchisee?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
y 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.
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Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prior to opening a store, the franchisee (or a designated shareholder or partner if the franchisee is a corporation or partnership), one co-manager, and one part-time manager must attend and complete a mandatory training program to Brown's satisfaction. This program includes both classroom and "on-the-job" instruction in the operation of a Browns Chicken store. The training will be furnished at a time and place designated by Browns Chicken. Browns Chicken can terminate the franchise agreement if it determines the franchisee cannot satisfactorily complete the training program.
If Browns Chicken terminates the agreement due to unsatisfactory completion of the training program, Browns Chicken will refund all sums paid by the franchisee, less expenses incurred by Browns Chicken in connection with granting the franchise and training the franchisee and their designees. This refund is contingent upon the franchisee executing and delivering all required assignments, releases, waivers, and other documents to fully rescind all agreements, purchases, and leases between Browns Chicken and the franchisee.
The franchisee may enroll additional employees in the training program, but will be charged an amount determined by Browns Chicken for each additional employee. The franchisee is responsible for all salary, travel, living, and other expenses incurred by the franchisee and their employees while attending the training programs. Franchisees are also responsible for implementing a training program for their employees based on the standards and procedures prescribed by Browns Chicken.