Does Azal Coffee always conduct training in Dearborn, Michigan?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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The length of training program will be approximately 7 days depending on your experience in the coffee industry. The training program will be conducted without charge for up to 2 persons (1 Designated Owners and 1 General Manager). We will train additional persons if you request, but we may charge a reasonable fee for each additional person trained. The training program will be conducted at our affiliate's Azal Coffee in Dearborn, Michigan or other location to be determined by us in our sole discretion. You are responsible for any traveling and living expenses of you or your employees during the training program. The persons attending training may be required to sign an agreement relating to confidentiality and/or noncompetition in a form approved by us before beginning the training program (see Exhibit E and Item 14).
Your Store must always be under the supervision of a General Manager that has attended and satisfactorily completed our training program (see Item 15).
Our training program will be conducted as often as necessary to ensure that new franchisees complete training before opening their Store.
The following table provides additional information about the training program and an approximate time estimate.
TRAINING PROGRAM
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-the Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azal Coffee History and Menu Basics | 1 hours | 1 hours | Dearborn, Michigan or other location to be determined by us. |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial and additional training programs may not always be conducted in Dearborn, Michigan. While some training elements are specified to occur in Dearborn, Michigan, the FDD states that Azal Coffee has the discretion to conduct training at other locations.
The initial training program for Azal Coffee franchisees, which lasts approximately 7 days, will be held at Azal Coffee's affiliate in Dearborn, Michigan, or at another location determined by Azal Coffee. Additional training programs may also be conducted in Dearborn, Michigan, or at another location determined by Azal Coffee, or potentially via remote or video format.
The training program covers various subjects, including Azal Coffee history, menu basics, coffee and menu preparation, permits, POS systems, safety protocols, opening and closing procedures, food handling, customer service, and beverage trials. The specific location for each subject may vary, as Azal Coffee retains the right to change the training location at its discretion. This flexibility allows Azal Coffee to adapt its training program based on available resources and the needs of its franchisees.