What is the current fee for additional training or assistance at the Nothing Bundt Cakes location?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
on Net Revenues during previous week ending Sunday | See Item 11 for a detailed discussion of the Production Fund. Contributions to the Production Fund (the "Production Fund Fee") must be paid by EFT. |
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Revenues (see Note 3) | |||
| Paid Media Fund (the "Media Fund") | Combined contributions made by you for the Media Fund and the Production Fund will be 5% of your weekly Net Revenues (see Note 3) | Due on Tuesday of each week on Net Revenues during previous week ending Sunday | See Item 11 for a detailed discussion of the Media Fund. Contributions to the Media Fund (the "Media Fund Fee") must be paid by EFT. |
| Local Cooperative Fund | If we designate a Cooperative Fund for your Territory, you must participate in the Cooperative Fund, and your contributions will be credited towards your Production Fund contribution requirements | Must be spent monthly | If we designate a local cooperative fund ("Cooperative") for your Territory, you must participate and your contributions to the Cooperative will be credited towards your required Production Fund contribution. |
| Training for Additional or Replacement Operators | $2,500 per person, plus expenses, but could increase if our costs increase | Beginning of training | We provide initial training for two people at no additional cost (see Item 11). You must pay this amount for any additional or replacement Operator that you hire. You must also pay all expenses your trainee incurs, including travel, lodging, meals and applicable wages. You must at all times have a full-time Operator certified by us to operate the Bakery. |
| Additional Training or Assistance during Franchise Term | Our then-current fee, currently $300 per trainer per day plus expenses for training at our location; $500 per day plus expenses for |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 23–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Nothing Bundt Cakes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may need additional training or assistance during the franchise term, which will incur a fee. The current fee for additional training or assistance at the Nothing Bundt Cakes location is $300 per trainer per day plus expenses for training at the franchisor's location. If the training takes place at the franchisee's territory, the fee is $500 per day plus expenses. The FDD specifies that these fees could increase if Nothing Bundt Cakes' costs increase. A day is defined as 8 hours of work at the location, and travel time is billed separately on an hourly basis.
This fee covers the cost of providing additional support and training to the franchisee beyond the initial training period. This could be for various reasons, such as needing help with new products, operational changes, or staff training. The franchisee is also responsible for covering the expenses incurred during the training, such as the trainer's travel, lodging, and meals.
Prospective franchisees should consider these potential costs when budgeting for their Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise. It's important to note that the fees are subject to change, and franchisees should confirm the current rates with Nothing Bundt Cakes before requesting additional training or assistance. Understanding the circumstances under which additional training may be necessary and planning for these expenses can help franchisees manage their costs effectively and maintain smooth operations.