How many people can attend the Azal Coffee training program without charge?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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).
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 initial training program is conducted without charge for up to two people, specifically one Designated Owner and one General Manager. This training is a crucial part of setting up the franchise, as Azal Coffee requires that a Designated Owner and a General Manager (if they are not the same person) must complete the initial training program before the store begins operations.
If the franchisee wishes to have additional people trained, Azal Coffee may charge a reasonable fee for each additional person. The training program's length is approximately 7 days, but this can vary depending on the trainee's prior experience in the coffee industry. The training takes place at Azal Coffee's affiliate in Dearborn, Michigan, or at another location determined by Azal Coffee.
It is important to note that while the training program itself is free for the initial two attendees, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel and living expenses for themselves and their employees during the training period. Additionally, attendees may be required to sign confidentiality and/or noncompetition agreements before starting the training program, ensuring the protection of Azal Coffee's operational methods and business interests.