How many hours of on-the-job training does Aw provide for Mac’n’cheese?

According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program includes 2 hours of on-the-job training for Mac’n’cheese preparation. This training takes place in Chicago, IL.

In addition to the specific Mac’n’cheese training, Aw provides on-the-job training in other areas such as dough preparation (5 hours), cheese cutting (2 hours), rotation (3 hours), answering phones and taking orders (10 hours), salads (1 hour), scheduling (5 hours), pizza cutting (2 hours), pizza topping (5 hours), cheesy bread (1 hour), traditional wings (3 hours), boneless chicken (2 hours), handling complaints (10 hours), local store marketing (10 hours), sauce making (2 hours), vegetable prep (2 hours), topping prep (5 hours), order taking (10 hours), prep list inventory (5 hours), food ordering (5 hours), and slice reheating (5 hours).

Prospective franchisees should consider that while Aw provides this initial training, they may need to budget for additional training for themselves, their managers, and their employees. Aw also states that they may require franchisees to attend supplemental training, seminars, and programs during the franchise term, potentially incurring further tuition and travel expenses.