Will Antioch Pizza Shop send representatives to the franchisee's location before it opens?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition to the initial training program described above, we will send one or more of our representatives to your Antioch Pizza Shop before and after the opening of the Antioch Pizza Shop
Business to provide on-site training and opening assistance for no additional fee. For the Dine-In Restaurant and Take-Out/Delivery Restaurants, the on-site training and assistance will be provided for up to 3 weeks, for the Express Restaurants the on-site training and assistance will be provided for up to 2 weeks, and for the Food Truck/Trailer franchise the on-site training and assistance will be provided for approximately 1 week. We will determine in our sole discretion how long the on-site training will be conducted. (Franchise Agreement, Section 7(a))
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 29–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Antioch Pizza Shop will send representatives to the franchisee's location before it opens. The document states that Antioch Pizza Shop will send one or more representatives to the new Antioch Pizza Shop location before and after opening to provide on-site training and opening assistance at no additional fee.
The length of on-site training and assistance varies depending on the type of restaurant. For Dine-In and Take-Out/Delivery Restaurants, the assistance lasts up to 3 weeks. For Express Restaurants, it is up to 2 weeks. For Food Truck/Trailer franchises, the assistance is approximately 1 week. The specific duration of the on-site training is determined at the sole discretion of Antioch Pizza Shop.
This on-site support can be a significant benefit to new franchisees, helping them to start their business operations smoothly. The representatives can provide hands-on training to staff, assist with initial setup, and ensure that the restaurant is operating according to Antioch Pizza Shop standards. However, franchisees should be aware that the exact duration of this support is not guaranteed and is subject to Antioch Pizza Shop's discretion.