For a Buns On Fire franchise, who is required to attend the initial training program?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, prior to opening a franchised business, at most two managers must attend the initial training program. At least one of these managers must be a partner from the ownership group.
The training will be conducted at a Buns On Fire restaurant location designated as convenient for all parties or at another location designated by Buns On Fire. All training must be completed to Buns On Fire's satisfaction.
However, if the agreement is for a franchisee's second or subsequent Buns On Fire location, the company may reduce the number of managers required to complete the training or waive the requirement for a member of the ownership group to attend. In any event, a trained and approved manager must be on duty at all times that the franchised business is open.