Is attendance in Burger King training classes mandatory, and who is responsible for the travel costs?

, and as of the issuance date of this disclosure document, the OPS Manual contains approximately 639 pages.

The Burger King Training Program

Before the opening of the Restaurant, each Franchisee or applicant (or appropriate individual(s)) must successfully complete our training program. The training program is held in Miami, Florida or other locations specified by us. In-Restaurant Training will be held in various Restaurant locations that we have authorized as Training Restaurants for this purpose. (Franchise Agmt. - Sec. 8). We provide this training to protect the System and our marks, not to control the day-to-day operation of your Restaurant.

There is one course entitled Franchisee Orientation (the "Orientation") that you must attend before opening or acquiring a Restaurant, unless otherwise approved by us.

Instructional materials for our training programs vary by program and may include various materials in written, electronic, or other forms (such as handbooks, manuals, workbooks, videos, and interactive computer training). The fee is $7,500 for the first person and $3,000 for each additional person that attends the noted required training before the opening of the Restaurant. You are also responsible for all costs related to the training program including travel and living expenses, wages and insurance.

In-restaurant training is identified as such; all other training is classroom or on-line training. Classroom programs and in-restaurant programs are conducted continuously throughout the year as needed. Attendance in training classes may require you to travel to a location we designate (all at your sole cost and expense).

The following table outlines the training program as of the date of this disclosure document. You must complete all portions of this training program before you open your Restaurant (unless otherwise noted).

TRAINING PROGRAM

| Subject | Hours of Classroom or On- Line Training | Hours of On-the- Job/In-Restaurant Training | Location | |---|---|---|---| | Franchisee Orientationi | Up to 36 hours | 0 | RSC Miami | | In Restaurant Programii • BKC Shift Certification Training including BK® University Team Member Training and Foundations Shift Control • ServSafe® Food Safety Training (National Restaurant Association Food Safety training) (“ServSafe®”)ii and iii | Up to 20 hours Up to 8 hours (on-line or in classroomiv) | Up to 320 hours 0 | In Training Restaurant On-Lineiv or Field/Classroom |

• ⁱ Must be completed before opening the Restaurant by Operating Partner or Managing Owner, and if applicable, the Managing Director, as determined by us.

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 62–71)