What is the maximum additional training day duration for a flex Annex Brands Center?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Initial training will take place only after this Agreement is fully executed, and will generally be a combination of hands-on experience in Franchisor's training Center and classroom training at Franchisor's offices in San Diego, California. Initial training generally will last 8 classroom days for a standard, flex or express Center, with up to 1 additional 6-hour day for a flex Center, provided, however, that Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, reduce the number of days of classroom training, taking into account factors such as attendees' prior experience with the subject matter, the number of attendees, scheduling, etc. Franchisor may, but is not required to, provide an online training program before Franchisee and/or Franchisee's personnel attend initial training that may reduce the number of classroom days for initial training. Franchisor, may but is not required to, provide additional pre-training or post-training sessions, including teleconferences, online web-based training and live webcast sessions, that Franchisee must complete within the timeframe specified by Franchisor in its sole discretion. Franchisee must pay any then-current license and administrative fees associated with pre-training and post-training
requirements (such as the current one-time 12-month license and administrative fee of $330 for an online financial training portal). Initial training will cover general and local marketing, advertising and promotion, marketing programs, marketing resources and tools, sales training, general business instruction, and the practical, administrative and financial aspects of each revenue center in a typical Center. Franchisee and/or Franchisee's designated personnel must complete initial training to the satisfaction of
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training for a standard, flex, or express center generally lasts 8 classroom days. However, a flex center may receive up to one additional 6-hour day of training. This additional training is not guaranteed, as Annex Brands retains the discretion to adjust the training duration based on factors such as the franchisee's prior experience, the number of attendees, and scheduling considerations.
Annex Brands may also provide online training programs before the initial classroom training, which could potentially reduce the number of classroom days required. Additionally, Annex Brands may offer pre-training or post-training sessions, including teleconferences, online web-based training, and live webcast sessions, which franchisees must complete within a specified timeframe. Franchisees are responsible for any associated license and administrative fees for these additional training programs, such as the current one-time $330 fee for an online financial training portal.
For a prospective Annex Brands franchisee, this means that while the standard initial training is 8 days, those opting for a flex center could receive an extra 6-hour day of training. However, franchisees should be prepared for the possibility of the training being shorter or supplemented with online modules, depending on Annex Brands' assessment of their needs and scheduling constraints. It is important to factor in the potential costs of additional online training programs when budgeting for the franchise.