Who bears the costs for training a replacement manager for a Brueggers Bagels location?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If such manager (or any replacement thereof) ceases at any time during the Term to serve as the manager of the Bakery, Licensee shall promptly replace such manager and obtain training for such manager from Licensor, which manager shall be required to complete to Licensor's satisfaction within 60 (sixty) days after Licensee's prior manager has ceased to serve in such capacity.
All costs for such training shall be Licensee's responsibility.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee bears the costs for training a replacement manager. Specifically, the FDD states that if a manager ceases to serve in their capacity, the franchisee is responsible for replacing that manager and ensuring they receive the necessary training from Brueggers Bagels. All costs associated with this training are the responsibility of the franchisee.
This includes not only the training fee, if applicable, but also all other expenses such as travel, room and board, and the manager's salary and benefits during the training period. The franchisee must ensure the replacement manager completes the training to Brueggers Bagels' satisfaction within 60 days of the previous manager leaving their position.
Brueggers Bagels does provide initial training to two designated managers, which is included in the initial license fee, excluding travel and hotel expenses. However, subsequent or replacement manager training costs are fully borne by the franchisee. This is a standard practice in franchising, where the franchisee is generally responsible for the ongoing training and development of their staff.