What is the Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisee's obligation regarding paying for additional training or assistance?
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 the 2025 Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may incur costs for training beyond the initial training provided for two people. Specifically, Nothing Bundt Cakes charges $2,500 per person, plus expenses, for training additional or replacement operators. These expenses cover travel, lodging, meals, and applicable wages for the trainee. It is mandatory to have a full-time operator certified by Nothing Bundt Cakes to manage the bakery.
Additionally, franchisees may need to pay for further training or assistance during the franchise term. The fee for this additional support is currently $300 per trainer per day, plus expenses, if the training occurs at the Nothing Bundt Cakes location. If the training takes place at the franchisee's territory, the cost is $500 per day, plus expenses. These costs are subject to increase if Nothing Bundt Cakes' costs increase. A training day consists of 8 hours of work at the location, with travel time billed separately on an hourly basis.
These fees are in addition to other potential costs outlined in the FDD, such as those related to conferences, POS system support, online ordering, and remodeling. Franchisees should factor in these potential training and assistance costs when assessing the overall financial investment required to operate a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise.