What is the definition of the 'Initial Training Program' for an Angry Chickz franchise?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
equently than once each week) on Franchisee's progress and diligence in responding to and overcoming the Force Majeure. Thereafter, Franchisee must notify Company immediately upon cessation of Force Majeure.
ARTICLE 6 TRAINING; GRAND OPENING SUPPORT
6.1 Initial Training.
6.1.1 The Operating Principal, the Restaurant Leader, and Trainer (if applicable) shall at all times have successfully completed, to Company's reasonable satisfaction, an initial training program in the Standards and the operation of a Restaurant ("Initial Training Program"). Company may modify the content and manner of conducting the Initial Training Program in its discretion from time to time. Prior to opening the Franchised Business, Company shall provide the Initial Training Program to 4 persons selected by Franchisee, including the Operating Principal, Restaurant Leader, and Trainer. The Initial Training Program will be conducted at Company's training facilities in California or at other approved training facility(ies) specified by Company, and may include classroom training, instruction at Company or franchisee facilities, remote training, and/or a self-study program. The Initial Training Program shall be approximately 15 days for all attendees. Franchisee will pay Company's then-current training fees and reimburse Company for its Travel Expenses (if any) if Company provides the Initial Training Program to any person designated by Franchisee in excess of the first 4 persons referred to above or if Company requires any person to complete the Initial Training Program to Company's satisfaction. The Operating Principal and the Restaurant Leader shall complete the Initial Training Program to Company's satisfaction not more than 90 days and not less than 30 days prior to the scheduled opening date of Franchised Business to the public. Company shall not be obligated to provide the Initial Training Program if this Agreement is (i) the third or subsequent agreement between Franchisee (or any of its Affiliates) and Company, (ii) a Successor Franchise Agreement, or (iii) is signed in connection with an assignment or transfer of a Restaurant. Company may require any person to
undergo additional training to complete the Initial Training Program. Company's training program may include a "train the trainer" module so that Franchisee's Operating Principal, Restaurant Leader or trainer can learn how to train Franchisee's other employees to follow Standards and become a Trainer. A Trainer may provide the Initial Training Program and other training that Franchisee's employees are required to attend.
- 6.1.2 Persons selected to attend the Initial Training Program may be required to show competency in the pre-training material prior to attending Initial Training Program. Failure of a person to show competency in the pre-training material may result in such person bein
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the Initial Training Program is defined as an initial training program in the Standards and the operation of a Restaurant. The Operating Principal, the Restaurant Leader, and Trainer (if applicable) must successfully complete this program to the Company's satisfaction.
Angry Chickz will provide the Initial Training Program to 4 persons selected by the franchisee, including the Operating Principal, Restaurant Leader, and Trainer, prior to opening the Franchised Business. The training will be conducted at Angry Chickz's training facilities in California or other approved facilities, and may include classroom training, instruction at company or franchisee facilities, remote training, and/or a self-study program. The Initial Training Program is approximately 15 days for all attendees.
The Operating Principal and the Restaurant Leader must complete the Initial Training Program to Angry Chickz's satisfaction not more than 90 days and not less than 30 days prior to the scheduled opening date of the Franchised Business to the public. Franchisees may be required to show competency in pre-training material prior to attending the Initial Training Program. Failure to show competency may result in being prohibited from attending a scheduled Initial Training Program and require attendance at a subsequent Initial Training Program, incurring an additional initial training fee of $5,000.00.
Angry Chickz may modify the content and manner of conducting the Initial Training Program at its discretion. The company's training program may include a "train the trainer" module so that the Franchisee's Operating Principal, Restaurant Leader, or trainer can learn how to train the Franchisee's other employees to follow Standards and become a Trainer.