Can the training fees for Nothing Bundt Cakes 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 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, the fees associated with training additional or replacement operators, as well as additional training or assistance during the franchise term, are subject to change. The initial franchise agreement covers training for two people at no additional cost. However, if a franchisee needs to train additional or replacement operators, they will incur a fee of $2,500 per person, plus expenses. This fee can increase if Nothing Bundt Cakes' costs increase.
Furthermore, if a franchisee requires additional training or assistance during the franchise term, Nothing Bundt Cakes charges its then-current fee. Currently, this fee is $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. Like the fee for additional operators, this fee is also subject to increase if Nothing Bundt Cakes' costs increase.
This means that while the initial training is covered, franchisees should be prepared for potential increases in training costs for additional staff or ongoing support. Franchisees should factor in these potential increases when budgeting for their Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise, as these costs can impact their overall profitability and operational expenses.