What are the conditions that a Buns On Fire franchisee must meet before commencing the Franchised Business?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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monies due to Franchisee or Franchisee's Affiliate as a lien, free from interest, until such time as Franchisee or Franchisee's Affiliate(s) have paid all monies owed by Franchisee or Franchisee's Affiliate to Franchisor or Franchisor's Affiliate(s).
ARTICLE VI TRAINING AND COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS
6.1 Initial Training Program
- (i.) Prior to opening the Franchised Business, at most two (2) managers, at least one of whom shall be a partner from the ownership group, shall attend Franchisor's initial training program, which shall be conducted at the Buns on Fire restaurant location that we designate as convenient for all parties, or at another location designated by Franchisor, and shall complete said training course to Franchisor's satisfaction. All training must be completed to Franchisor's satisfaction. If this Agreement is for Franchisee's second or subsequent Franchised Business, we may reduce at our sole discretion the number of managers required to complete training and/or not require a member of the ownership group to attend training, but in any event a trained and approved manager must be on duty at all times that your Franchised Business is open.
- (ii.) The initial pre-opening manager training for up to two persons is included in the initial franchise fee. However, without regard to the number of managers trained prior to opening the Franchised Business, all trainings subsequent to opening the Franchised Business shall be subject to Franchisor's then current training fees.
- (iii.) Franchisee shall be responsible for all travel and living expenses which Franchisee and Franchisee's managers incur in connection with the initial training program and any refresher classes, as well as wages and expenses for the managers.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, before opening a franchised business, at most two managers, with at least one being a partner from the ownership group, must attend and complete the initial training program to Buns On Fire's satisfaction. This training is conducted at a location designated by Buns On Fire.
For franchisees acquiring their second or subsequent Buns On Fire franchise, the franchisor may reduce the number of managers required to complete the training or waive the requirement for a member of the ownership group to attend. However, a trained and approved manager must always be on duty during business hours.
Additionally, franchisees must operate from an approved location within their protected territory. They are required to acquire or lease an approved premises within 90 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. Buns On Fire retains the right to require a Site Addendum Agreement, a conditional lease assignment, or specific provisions in the lease agreement to secure the franchisee's obligations.