Where does the initial training for an Antioch Pizza Shop franchise take place?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(i) Initial Training. Prior to the opening of the Restaurant, Franchisee and if applicable the Manager (defined below) shall successfully complete Franchisor's initial training. Initial training shall be conducted at Franchisor's Antioch, Illinois location or other location designated by Franchisor, and shall include training through manuals, classroom training and other classes as required and presented by Franchisor. The length of the initial training shall be dependent upon the type of franchise that Franchisee purchases and the prior relevant experience of the persons attending the initial training and shall be determined by Franchisor in its discretion.
- (ii) Evaluation. Franchisor shall have the right, during the initial training program, to further evaluate a Franchisee's fitness to operate the Restaurant under this Agreement. In the event Franchisee or its Manager fails to successfully complete the initial training program to Franchisor's satisfaction, Franchisor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon notice to Franchisee.
- (iii) Training Fees. Franchisee shall not be charged a fee for initial training for two (2) persons, provided one of them is the principal of Franchisee and the other is a designated Manager. Franchisor may charge a fee to provide initial training to additional persons, whether Managers or otherwise.
- (iv) On-Site Opening Assistance. Around the time of the opening of the Restaurant, Franchisor will send one or more representatives to your Restaurant for up to three (3) weeks to provide on-site opening assistance and additional training. Franchisor, in its discretion, will determine when the on-site assistance and training will take place and how long it will last.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training for franchisees and their managers will be held at Antioch Pizza Shop's location in Antioch, Illinois, or at another location that Antioch Pizza Shop designates. The training program includes manuals, classroom instruction, and other required classes presented by Antioch Pizza Shop.
The length of the initial training depends on the type of franchise purchased and the prior experience of the individuals attending. Antioch Pizza Shop determines the training duration at its discretion. Antioch Pizza Shop also evaluates the franchisee's fitness to operate the restaurant during the initial training program and can terminate the franchise agreement if the franchisee or manager does not successfully complete the training.
Antioch Pizza Shop does not charge a fee for initial training for two people, provided one is the principal franchisee and the other is the designated manager. However, Antioch Pizza Shop may charge a fee for training additional people. Around the time of the restaurant opening, Antioch Pizza Shop will send representatives to the franchisee's location for up to three weeks to provide on-site assistance and additional training, with the timing and duration determined by Antioch Pizza Shop.