What is Aya Amada's current role at Beard Papas?

According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Aya Amada currently holds the position of Corporate Trainer. She has been in this role since November 2021. Before becoming the Corporate Trainer, Ms. Amada worked as a Store Manager at a Beard Papa's Shop in Japan from 2020 to November 2021. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2019, she was a Store Manager at an affiliate-owned Beard Papa's Shop in New York, New York.

As Corporate Trainer, Aya Amada is involved in the initial training process for new franchisees. She uses manuals, live instruction, and handouts to guide new franchisees. Her experience includes being both a Corporate Trainer and a Store Manager for Beard Papa's since 2018.

For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that the training provided will be led by someone with direct experience within the Beard Papa's system, both in a corporate training capacity and in store management. This could be beneficial as the trainer would have practical insights into the day-to-day operations of a Beard Papa's shop. The FDD also mentions that the trainers must have satisfactorily completed the initial training program, ensuring a baseline level of understanding and adherence to Beard Papa's standards.