Does Augusta Lawn Care provide an initial training program to franchisees?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Provide an initial training program ("Initial Training Program") as described below.
Our training program lasts 4 days and is held at various locations in Blaine, Washington and. We will train up to two (2) people. Prior to scheduling training, key pre-opening tasks must be completed such as hiring staff and any business-related licenses. We typically schedule training four (4) to six (6) times per year, every other month, between October and March.
Mike Andes will oversee initial training. Mr. Andes has approximately four years of experience and his background can be found in Item 2 of this document. Additional Trainers Liz Naber and Lee Park may also conduct the training program and will have, at a minimum, experience similar to Mr. Andes', including significant lawn care industry experience. Trainees are expected to read and have reviewed the Operations Manual prior to attending training. Supplemental training will be provided in a review of the material along with hands-on, observational and visual instruction on our daily procedures and best practices for operating the Business.
If you are an individual, you and your original manager, if any, must attend and complete our initial training program to our satisfaction. If you are a legal entity, your Operating Principal and your original manager, if any, must attend and successfully complete initial training.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 21–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Augusta Lawn Care does provide an initial training program to franchisees. Prior to opening their Augusta Lawn Care Business, franchisees will receive an initial training program. The training program lasts 4 days and is held at various locations in Blaine, Washington. Augusta Lawn Care will train up to two people.
Prior to scheduling training, key pre-opening tasks must be completed such as hiring staff and obtaining any business-related licenses. Augusta Lawn Care typically schedules training four to six times per year, every other month, between October and March. Mike Andes oversees the initial training, and additional trainers Liz Naber and Lee Park may also conduct the training program.
Trainees are expected to read and have reviewed the Operations Manual prior to attending training. Supplemental training will be provided in a review of the material along with hands-on, observational and visual instruction on daily procedures and best practices for operating the Business. If the franchisee is an individual, they and their original manager, if any, must attend and complete the initial training program to Augusta Lawn Care's satisfaction. If the franchisee is a legal entity, their Operating Principal and their original manager, if any, must attend and successfully complete initial training.