How does Nothing Bundt Cakes define a 'day' of training?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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, a 'day' of training is defined as 8 hours of work at the training location. This definition is relevant when franchisees require additional training or assistance during the franchise term.
Nothing Bundt Cakes charges a fee for additional training or assistance, which is currently $300 per trainer per day plus expenses for training at their location, or $500 per day plus expenses for training in the franchisee's territory. These fees could increase if Nothing Bundt Cakes' costs increase. In addition to the per diem training fee, travel time is billed separately on an hourly basis.
This definition of a training day is important for franchisees to understand because it clarifies how they will be charged for additional training. If a franchisee needs a trainer for more than 8 hours in a day, they may incur additional hourly charges for travel time. It is important to factor in these potential costs when budgeting for ongoing training and support from Nothing Bundt Cakes.