What costs are Brueggers Bagels responsible for regarding the initial and ongoing training programs?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
pre-opening training of your personnel has been completed as required by Section 7; and (3) we have been furnished with copies of all certificates of insurance required by Section 15.
- 6.7. Opening Deadline. You must open the Bakery within nine (9) months after we sign this Agreement. The parties agree that time is of the essence.
7. TRAINING
- 7.1. We Will Provide Training. Before the opening of your Bakery, we will provide to you and to your Store Manager (defined below), the initial training programs that we designate for new System franchisees (the "Initial Training Program"). We will also provide the ongoing training that we periodically deem appropriate, at such places and times that we deem proper. Our training programs will be conducted in the English language. We will be responsible for the cost of instruction and materials (except as set forth in Section 7.2.4 below).
- 7.2. Your Training and Personnel Obligations.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Brueggers Bagels will cover the expenses for instruction and materials for both the initial and ongoing training programs, with some exceptions. This applies to the initial training programs designated for new system franchisees, as well as any ongoing training that Brueggers Bagels periodically deems appropriate. The training programs are conducted in English.
However, franchisees should note that this coverage does not extend to all potential costs associated with training. For instance, if a franchisee wishes to send more than two individuals to the initial training program, they will incur a training fee of $1,600 for each additional person.
Furthermore, in a separate section regarding a Licensee's manager attending training, all expenses, including travel, room and board, salaries, and benefits, are the sole responsibility of the Licensee. This indicates that while Brueggers Bagels covers the direct costs of instruction and materials, franchisees are responsible for the logistical and personnel costs related to their staff's participation in the training programs.