Who is responsible for hiring and training employees for a Buns On Fire franchise?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We train two individuals at each franchisee, whether owners or managers. The hiring and training of employees is the responsibility of the franchisee.
You may not open the Franchise Business until you and your staff (as required) have completed Initial Training and satisfied all of the other pre-opening obligations, including, securing all required licenses and insurance, hiring sufficient staff, ordering and receiving your Fixture Package and Initial Inventory, build out of the space in accordance with our System standards, and completing a grand opening campaign that we have approved.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for hiring and training their own employees. However, Buns On Fire does train two individuals at each franchise, whether they are owners or managers.
Prior to opening, the franchisee must ensure that they have hired sufficient staff and that they and their staff have completed the initial training program provided by Buns On Fire. This initial training is mandatory and covers all aspects of operating and managing the franchise. The cost for training up to two members of the management team is included in the initial franchise fee, but the franchisee is responsible for all expenses incurred while attending the training, such as travel, lodging, meals, and wages.
While Buns On Fire provides initial training for the franchisee or their managers, the ongoing responsibility for hiring and training all other employees falls solely on the franchisee. This means the franchisee must develop and implement their own training programs and strategies to ensure that all staff members are properly trained to meet Buns On Fire's standards. This is a common arrangement in the franchise industry, as it allows the franchisee to tailor their staffing and training to the specific needs of their location and market.