How many hours of on-the-job training are dedicated to Station/Position Training in the Auntie Annes Management Training Program for Co-Branded Shops?

According to Auntie Annes's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Management Training Program for Co-Branded Shops includes 20 hours of on-the-job training for Station/Position Training. This is part of the Hourly training, which also includes 9 hours of classroom training for Food Safety and 1 hour of classroom training for Equipment (Ice Cream Machine), along with 2 hours of on-the-job training for Food Safety and 1 hour of on-the-job training for Equipment (Ice Cream Machine). The training location for the classroom portion is online modules, while the on-the-job training takes place at Certified Training Locations specified by Auntie Annes.

Prospective franchisees should note that this is distinct from the Management Training Program for all shops other than Co-Branded Shops, which requires 46 hours of on-the-job training for Station/Position Training. The Co-Branded Shops program appears to allocate more time to other areas, such as the 46 hours dedicated to Station/Position Training for non-co-branded shops, indicating a potentially different operational focus or complexity.

This difference in training hours highlights the importance of understanding the specific requirements and operational aspects of the franchise type a franchisee is considering. The reduced hours for Station/Position Training in Co-Branded Shops may reflect a streamlined process or a different set of responsibilities compared to standard Auntie Annes shops. Franchisees should clarify with Auntie Annes what specific skills and knowledge are covered during this training and how it prepares them for the day-to-day operations of a Co-Branded Shop.