Is there a requirement for a trained manager to be on duty at all times at a Buns On Fire franchise?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, a trained and approved manager must be on duty at all times the Franchised Business is open. This requirement may be waived under certain conditions.
Specifically, the FDD states that prior to opening a Buns On Fire franchise, at most two managers, with at least one being a partner from the ownership group, must attend and complete the franchisor's initial training program. This training takes place at a location designated by Buns On Fire.
However, if the franchise agreement is for a franchisee's second or subsequent Buns On Fire location, 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. Despite this potential waiver, the stipulation that a trained and approved manager must be present during all operating hours remains in effect.