What is the purpose of the additional onsite training fee charged 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 Buns On Fire's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the additional onsite training fee covers the cost of refresher or supplemental training that Buns On Fire requires under the Franchise Agreement. This training is related to franchisee performance.
The fee covers the hourly cost of the instructor, which is currently $25 per hour per instructor if the training takes place at BoF Buffalo Grove or BoF Glendale Heights. If the training is conducted at the franchisee's Buns On Fire Restaurant, the fee is $45 per hour per instructor. In addition to the hourly fee, the franchisee is responsible for covering Buns On Fire's expenses, including travel/airfare and hotel costs, if the training occurs at the franchisee's restaurant.
This type of fee is not uncommon in franchising, as franchisors often require franchisees to undergo additional training to ensure they meet brand standards and operational requirements. The fact that the fee varies depending on the training location is also not unusual, as it reflects the different costs associated with providing training at different sites. Prospective franchisees should factor in the potential cost of this additional training when evaluating the overall investment required to open and operate a Buns On Fire franchise.