What kind of training materials are included in the Apricot Lane training program?

According to the 2025 Apricot Lane FDD, the training materials include a 4-volume Confidential Operations Manuals. The first two volumes provided to franchisees are the Pre-opening manual and the Point of Sale Computer Reference. The Confidential Operations Manual is located on the Apricot Lane Resources site online.

The training program is designed to begin before opening and must be completed at least 2 weeks before the Franchised Business Opening. Once the store is open, the HQ team will provide continued postopening training for at least 6 months, and follow-ups for at least a year. All franchisees and their designated employees must successfully complete all phases of training to COUNTRY VISIONS' satisfaction.

The training program consists of 2 phases. The first phase consists of Orientation and Phase I onboarding, which must be completed by all new franchisees at home before the second phase of training. The COUNTRY VISIONS program includes self-paced activities, Elearning, and virtual learning facilitated by the HQ team. Phase 2 of training will be scheduled when Phase 1 is completed. The second phase includes an in-Boutique experience, and a buy at a designated market (e.g. Dallas Market), tradeshow and/or event that we designate to purchase opening inventory.