What training must an Apricot Lane manager complete to whom the franchisee delegates day-to-day operations?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE may delegate the day-to-day, on-premises management to a full-time manager who has successfully completed FRANCHISOR'S initial training program (or other training as specifically designated by FRANCHISOR). FRANCHISEE shall keep FRANCHISOR informed at all times of the identity of any employee(s) acting as manager(s) of the Franchised Business. All managers of the Franchised Business employed by FRANCHISEE shall complete the initial training program specified in Section 6.B (unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by FRANCHISOR) at such costs as specified therein. FRANCHISEE shall cause each such manager to sign a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement in a form approved by FRANCHISOR and FRANCHISEE shall submit a copy of such agreement to FRANCHISOR within thirty (30) days after execution by the applicable manager. Notwithstanding the delegation of day-to-day operations, FRANCHISEE shall remain ultimately responsible for the operation of the Franchised Business and for supervising all managers.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–222)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee delegates day-to-day operations to a manager, that manager must complete Apricot Lane's initial training program or other training specifically designated by Apricot Lane.
The franchisee must keep Apricot Lane informed of the identity of any employee acting as a manager. All managers employed by the franchisee must complete the initial training program detailed in Section 6.B, unless Apricot Lane agrees otherwise in writing. The franchisee bears the costs associated with this training, as specified in the FDD.
Additionally, the franchisee must ensure that each manager signs a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement in a form approved by Apricot Lane and submit a copy of the agreement to Apricot Lane within 30 days of its execution. Despite delegating day-to-day operations, the franchisee remains ultimately responsible for the operation of the franchised business and for supervising all managers.