When does Buns On Fire provide the initial training program?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Before you begin operation of the Franchise Business, we will:
- (3) provide an initial training program in the establishment and operation of the Franchise Business. Initial training is described in more detail below and will be provided after you sign the franchise agreement (Section 6.1 of the Franchise Agreement);
Our operational training program consists of a total of approximately two (2) weeks of instruction concerning all aspects of the operation and management of the Franchise Business, including review and discussion of the Operations Manual and other detailed aspects of the operation of your business. The cost for training your management team (up to two (2) members) is included in the Initial Franchise Fee. If you request that we provide our initial training program to additional trainees, whether before your Franchise Business opens or while it is operating, you must pay our then-current training fee for each additional trainee. The training will take place at the Buns on Fire Restaurant location that we designate that is convenient for all parties. Our training program is mandatory and is conducted throughout the year on an "as-needed" basis. All training must be completed to our satisfaction. You must pay all expenses that you and your team incur while attending our training program and any refresher training program that we require, including travel, lodging, meals, and applicable wages. If you fail to complete our training program to our satisfaction, we have the right to terminate your Franchise Agreement without providing you a refund of the initial franchise fee.
Video training is also provided—and required—prior to the Initial Training outlined above. These instructional videos may be accessed at any point during or after the training if requested.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buns On Fire's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program is provided after the franchise agreement is signed. The operational training program consists of approximately two weeks of instruction covering all aspects of operating and managing a Buns On Fire franchise.
The cost for training up to two members of the management team is included in the initial franchise fee. If additional trainees require the initial training program, the franchisee must pay Buns On Fire's then-current training fee for each additional trainee. The training takes place at a Buns on Fire Restaurant location designated by the company.
The training program is mandatory and conducted throughout the year on an as-needed basis. Franchisees are responsible for all expenses incurred while attending the training program, including travel, lodging, meals, and applicable wages. Failure to complete the training program to Buns On Fire's satisfaction may result in termination of the Franchise Agreement without a refund of the initial franchise fee. Video training is also required prior to the in-person initial training.