Is there a limit to how much the additional training fee for Nothing Bundt Cakes can increase?
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 y |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 23–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Nothing Bundt Cakes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the fee for training additional or replacement operators is initially $2,500 per person, plus expenses. However, this fee is not fixed. The FDD states that the training fee could increase if Nothing Bundt Cakes' costs increase.
This means that a franchisee could potentially face higher training costs for new personnel if the franchisor's expenses for providing the training rise. These expenses could include increased costs for trainers, training materials, or facilities.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that while the initial fee is $2,500, this amount is subject to change. Franchisees should inquire about the factors that could cause the training fee to increase and whether there are any caps or limitations on potential increases to help them budget accordingly.