What is the fee for Hck Hot Chicken training each additional person beyond the initial three?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
anchise Agreement, Section 6; Non-Traditional Location Addendum, Section 4)**
Before opening your Restaurant to the public, we will provide our initial training program ("Initial Training Program") for up to three management persons, including your Operating Principal (if you are an entity) and one Director of Operations. Some or all of the Initial Training Program may be delivered virtually by webinars, learning management systems, training videos or other digital media. The Initial Training Program is provided by us at no charge, so long as all persons attend the Initial Training Program at the same time. Training must be completed to our satisfaction and your management team must be certified by us at least 60 days before you open for business. The operating principal and director of operations training program is provided in the table following the Initial Training Program table. You must pay our then-current fee (currently $1,000) for training each additional person. You will not receive any compensation or reimbursement for services or expenses for participation in the initial training program. You are responsible for all your expenses to attend any training progra
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING,COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 28–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program is provided for up to three management persons, including the Operating Principal and one Director of Operations, at no charge. However, the franchisee must pay a fee of $1,000 for each additional person beyond the initial three that require training. This fee is the then-current fee at the time of training.
This means that if a franchisee wants to send more than three people to the initial training program, they will incur an additional cost of $1,000 per person. This could be a significant expense for franchisees who have a large management team or who want to provide training to other key employees. The franchisee is also responsible for all expenses to attend any training program, including lodging, transportation, food, uniforms, and training materials.
It is important for prospective Hck Hot Chicken franchisees to factor this cost into their initial investment and operating budget. Franchisees should also consider the ongoing training requirements for themselves, their managers, and other employees, which may also incur additional costs. Understanding these training costs upfront can help franchisees make informed decisions about staffing and training needs.