How long does the Bang Cookies initial training program last?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
If this is your first Shop we will provide initial training for you, or if you are a Corporate Entity, your Managing Owner, plus one designated manager. You or your Managing Owner and your general manager must successfully attend and complete the initial training program to our satisfaction no later than 45 days before the opening of your Shop. The initial training program takes place over an approximate two week period. If more than two individuals attend initial training you will be charged an additional fee per additional persons attending initial training. Although we provide you and your general manager with initial training at no additional fee or charge, you will be responsible for paying for all travel expenses and employee wages that you incur in your initial training attendance and participation. (Franchise Agreement, Article 4). Currently, we provide our initial training program no less frequently than quarterly and on an as-needed basis.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 29–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bang Cookies's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program takes place over an approximate two-week period. This training is provided for the franchisee (or the Managing Owner if the franchisee is a corporate entity) and one designated manager.
The FDD specifies that the franchisee or Managing Owner and the general manager must successfully complete the initial training program to Bang Cookies's satisfaction no later than 45 days before the shop's opening. While Bang Cookies provides this initial training at no additional fee, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel expenses and employee wages incurred during training attendance and participation.
The training program is conducted under the direction and supervision of Bang Cookies's Regional Retail Manager and COO. The trainers themselves must have satisfactorily completed the initial training program. Bang Cookies offers the initial training program no less frequently than quarterly and on an as-needed basis.