If the transferee of a Brueggers Bagels franchise is an entity, who must complete the required training programs?

According to Brueggers Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchise is being transferred to an entity, the Operating Partner of that entity must complete any training programs in effect for new franchisees. Additionally, any employees of the transferee who have not previously completed an approved training program must also complete the required training. These training programs are to be completed at the expense of the transferee.

This requirement ensures that the individual actively managing the Brueggers Bagels franchise location, as well as any untrained employees, are properly equipped to uphold the brand's standards and operational procedures. By mandating training for the Operating Partner, Brueggers Bagels aims to maintain consistency and quality across all its franchised locations, even when ownership changes hands to a business entity.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they plan to operate their Brueggers Bagels franchise through a corporation, LLC, or other business entity, they must designate an Operating Partner who will be responsible for completing the required training. This individual will need to be prepared to invest the time and resources necessary to fulfill this training obligation. Furthermore, the new franchisee will need to factor in the cost for training any of their employees who have not previously completed a training program approved by Brueggers Bagels.