When is additional onsite training required by Buns On Fire?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| between 1% and 2% of Gross Revenue. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | Cost of procuring insurance for you. | If incurred. | If you do not provide proof of insurance for your Franchise Business, we may procure it on your behalf and charge you the cost of procuring this insurance, including an administrative fee of $2,500 payable to us. |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then current initial franchise fee. | Prior to consummation of the transfer. | Payable if you sell your franchise. |
| Audit Fee | Cost of the audit if we discover you have under reported by more than 5%. | Upon demand. | |
| Interest on Late Payments | A late fee of not less than $30 per day while an amount is overdue. | Upon demand. | Payable on all overdue amounts. |
| Additional Onsite Training | Our then-current additional training fee (currently $25 per hour per instructor if at BoF Buffalo Grove or BoF Glendale Heights or $45 per hour per instructor at your Buns on Fire Restaurant) plus our expenses (including travel/airfare and hotel expenses if at your Buns on Fire Restaurant). | When required | Additional periodic refresher or supplemental training as required by the Fran |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, additional onsite training is required as specified by the Franchise Agreement and based on franchisee performance. This means that Buns On Fire franchisees may need to undergo further training beyond the initial program if the franchisor deems it necessary to ensure compliance with standards or to improve the franchisee's operational effectiveness.
The cost for this additional training is dependent on the location where the training takes place. If the training occurs at either the BoF Buffalo Grove or BoF Glendale Heights locations, the fee is $25 per hour per instructor. However, if the training is conducted at the franchisee's Buns On Fire Restaurant, the cost increases to $45 per hour per instructor. In addition to the hourly fees, the franchisee is also responsible for covering the expenses incurred by Buns On Fire, including travel/airfare and hotel costs for the instructors if the training is held at the franchisee's location.
This policy is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors often require additional training to maintain brand consistency and operational standards across all locations. The financial burden on the franchisee can be significant, especially if the training is extensive or requires instructors to travel to the franchisee's location. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the specific circumstances that would trigger additional training and the estimated frequency and duration of such training to better understand the potential costs involved.