Is there a charge for the initial 52-day training program 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 Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial 52-day training program is provided without charge for the franchisee and up to two other people. This training occurs after the franchisee pays the initial franchise fee, but before the business opens. The training program includes pre-opening and grand opening assistance. The two other people who can attend the training without charge are the Manager and a key personnel member.
While the initial training program itself is free for up to three people, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, accommodation, food, and other related costs for all attendees. The franchisee must ensure that they and their designated personnel attend and satisfactorily complete the training program within 60 days before the anticipated opening date. Failure to complete the training satisfactorily may lead to the termination of the Franchise Agreement.
Burros Fries may also require additional or advanced training for the franchisee, its owners, general managers, or lead chefs from time to time. For such additional training, Burros Fries may charge a fee of up to $300 per person per ½ day, in addition to travel, food, and accommodation expenses. Burros Fries will attempt to use distance learning techniques where possible to minimize these costs. For a second or subsequent franchise, Burros Fries is not obligated to provide additional training to the franchisee.