What is the deadline for completing the initial training program for a Beard Papas franchise?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 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 two designated managers. You or your Managing Owner and your general managers must successfully attend and complete the initial training program to our satisfaction no later than one week before the opening of your Shop. The initial training program takes place over an approximate five day period. If more than three individuals attend initial training you will be charged an additional fee. You will be responsible for paying 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 31–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if this is your first shop, you, or your Managing Owner if you are a Corporate Entity, plus two designated managers must successfully attend and complete the initial training program to Beard Papa's satisfaction no later than one week before the opening of your shop. The initial training program takes place over an approximate five-day period. If more than three individuals attend initial training you will be charged an additional fee. You will be responsible for paying employee wages that you incur in your initial training attendance and participation.
Beard Papas provides its initial training program no less frequently than quarterly and on an as-needed basis. The training covers subjects such as establishing, developing, marketing, and operating the franchised business.
For a prospective Beard Papas franchisee, this means that you and your team must prioritize completing the training at least one week before your shop's grand opening to avoid any delays. It is important to factor in the cost of employee wages during the training period and any additional fees if more than three individuals from your team attend the initial training.