How many people receive initial training without charge for a Burros Fries franchise?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ing Franchisee.
20. OBLIGATIONS OF THE FRANCHISOR: SUPERVISION, ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES
We shall provide Franchisee with the following assistance and services:
A. The Training Program
We will provide the initial training program at our headquarters or another location of our choice. Initial training will take place after Franchisee pays the Initial Franchisee Fee, but before Franchisee opens the Business for operation. We will provide this initial fifty-two (52) day training program without charge for Franchisee, which includes pre-opening and grand opening assistance. Training is provided without charge for a total of three (3) people, being the Franchisee, the Manager, and a key personnel no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to when the Franchisee anticipates opening the Business for operation. Franchisee will, however, be responsible for travel, accommodation, food, and other costs for all its attendees. Franchisee must attend and satisfactorily complete training within sixty (60) days that Franchisee anticipates opening. If any of the three (3) people fail to timely complete the initial training program to our satisfaction, Franchisee has the right to appoint a replacement to be trained by us at Franchisee's expense and if either the Franchisee or the Manager do not satisfactorily complete the training to our satisfaction, then we may terminate this Agreement as described in Section 23.C. Any person designated by Franchisee to replace a previously trained person must be trained by us within thirty (30) days of first employment, at Franchisee's cost as provided below. For a second or subsequent franchise, we will not be obligated to provide additional training to Franchisee.
We may reasonably require Franchisee, its Owners, General Managers or lead chef to receive or attend and complete to our satisfaction additional or advanced training from time to time. Franchisee may be required to pay a fee for such training of up to three hundred dollars ($300) per person per ½
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Burros Fries Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial 52-day training program is provided without charge for a total of three people. This includes the franchisee, the manager, and a key personnel member. This training typically occurs no earlier than 60 days before the franchisee anticipates opening their Burros Fries business.
While Burros Fries covers the cost of the training program itself for these three individuals, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, accommodation, food, and other related expenses for all attendees. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, where the franchisor provides the training curriculum and expertise, while the franchisee bears the logistical costs of attending the training.
It's important to note that if any of the initially designated individuals fail to complete the training program satisfactorily, Burros Fries allows the franchisee to appoint a replacement. However, the franchisee will bear the expense of training any replacement personnel. Additionally, for franchisees acquiring a second or subsequent Burros Fries franchise, the franchisor is not obligated to provide additional training.
Burros Fries may also require franchisees, their owners, general managers, or lead chefs to undergo additional or advanced training periodically. For such training, the franchisee may be required to pay a fee of up to $300 per person per half-day, in addition to covering travel, food, accommodations, and other related expenses. The franchisor states they will attempt to use distance learning techniques where possible to minimize these costs.