Where does Azal Coffee conduct the food preparation training?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-the Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening and Closing the Store | 2 hours | 2 hours | Dearborn, Michigan or other location to be determined by us |
| Food Preparation, | 3 hours | 4 hours | Dearborn, Michigan or |
| Handling, Labeling, | other location to be | ||
| Storage, and Inventory | determined by us | ||
| Customer Service and Marketing | 2 hours | 4 hours | Dearborn, Michigan or other location to be determined by us |
| Beverage Trials and Testing | 2 hours | 3 hours | Dearborn, Michigan or other location to be determined by us |
| TOTALS | 20 hours | 36 hours |
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, the food preparation training, consisting of 3 hours of classroom training and 4 hours of on-the-job training, takes place in Dearborn, Michigan, or at another location determined by Azal Coffee. This flexibility allows Azal Coffee to adapt the training location as needed.
In addition to food preparation, other training subjects such as Azal Coffee history, menu basics, permits, POS systems, safety protocols, customer service, and beverage trials are also conducted in Dearborn, Michigan, or at a location determined by Azal Coffee. This suggests that the majority, if not all, of the initial training program is centralized around the Dearborn, Michigan area, but with the possibility of alternative locations at Azal Coffee's discretion.
For prospective franchisees, this means they should be prepared to travel to Dearborn, Michigan for the initial training. However, they should also be aware that Azal Coffee reserves the right to change the training location. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to confirm the exact location and duration of the training program well in advance to make necessary travel and accommodation arrangements.