Is the number of days of Initial Preopening Training at the Buff City Soap Makery discretionary?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
endees will be required to complete prior to attending initial training. You may be required to show competency in the pre-training material prior to attending training. Failure to show competency in the pre-training material may result in you not being able to attend initial corporate training and may result in an additional training fee of $5,000.00.
With respect to your first two BCS Makery openings, once the BCS Makery has been approved for opening by us, we also provide up to seven days (as determined by us in our sole discretion) of additional local, on-site Initial Preopening Training at your Makery ("On-Site Training"). There is no additional fee paid to us for this initial on-site pre-opening support and training for your first two BCS Makery openings. With respect to any opening support that we agree, in our sole discretion, to provide to you after your first two BCS Makery openings, you must pay our then-current fee. You will also receive periodic field support and consultation in person, electronically, etc. during the term without any additional fee.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document, the number of days of Initial Preopening Training is at the discretion of the franchisor. For the first two Buff City Soap Makery openings, the franchisor provides up to seven days of additional local, on-site Initial Preopening Training. However, the exact number of days is determined by Buff City Soap in its sole discretion.
This means that while a franchisee can expect up to seven days of on-site training before opening their first two locations, the actual duration could be less, depending on Buff City Soap's assessment of the franchisee's needs. There is no additional fee for this initial on-site pre-opening support and training for the first two locations. For any subsequent locations, the franchisee must pay Buff City Soap's then-current fee for opening support, if Buff City Soap agrees to provide it at their sole discretion.
Buff City Soap also provides on-site training, initial corporate training, and initial pre-opening training for up to 21 days to assist with initial corporate training and pre-opening activities for the Franchised Business for a maximum of two locations. Initial Corporate Training is up to seven days, and Initial Preopening Training for a BCS Makery opening is up to seven days per Makery for a maximum of two locations. This combined training may be conducted at Buff City Soap's corporate office in Dallas, TX, or at a BCS Makery location chosen by the Franchisor. This comprehensive training approach aims to ensure franchisees are well-prepared, but the discretionary nature of the on-site training days highlights the importance of clear communication with Buff City Soap regarding specific training needs and expectations.