Who is responsible for conducting training for all employees at an Antioch Pizza Shop franchise?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ounts as designated by the Franchisor. Franchisor will give Franchisee at least sixty (60) days' prior notice before Franchisor changes the amount of the technology fee.
7. DUTIES OF FRANCHISOR
(a) Training and Support.
(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.
(v) Additional Training. Franchisor may require Franchisee, the Manager and other personnel to attend refresher and additional training courses from time to time and Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisee is responsible for the cost of any materials and expenses incident to such training courses. Currently the fee for additional training is F
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Antioch Pizza Shop Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor, Antioch Pizza Shop, is responsible for providing initial training to the franchisee and, if applicable, the manager. This initial training is conducted at the franchisor's location in Antioch, Illinois, or another designated location, and includes manuals, classroom training, and other required classes. The length of the initial training depends on the type of franchise purchased and the prior experience of the attendees, as determined by Antioch Pizza Shop.
Antioch Pizza Shop also has the right to evaluate a franchisee's fitness to operate the restaurant during the initial training program. If the franchisee or their manager fails to complete the training satisfactorily, Antioch Pizza Shop can terminate the franchise agreement. The franchisee is not charged a fee for initial training for two people, provided one is the principal and the other is the designated manager. However, Antioch Pizza Shop may charge a fee for training additional personnel.
Furthermore, 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 opening assistance and additional training. The timing and duration of this on-site support are determined at Antioch Pizza Shop's discretion. Antioch Pizza Shop may also require the franchisee, manager, and other personnel to attend refresher and additional training courses periodically, with the franchisee responsible for the costs of materials and expenses related to these courses. Currently, the fee for additional training is $500 per person per day, excluding travel and other expenses, and Antioch Pizza Shop reserves the right to adjust these fees.
In summary, while Antioch Pizza Shop provides initial and ongoing training, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all personnel are adequately trained and for covering the costs associated with additional training beyond the initial program for two people. This includes the cost of materials, expenses, and any additional training fees imposed by Antioch Pizza Shop.