What happens if more than three individuals attend the initial training 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 the 2025 Beard Papas Franchise Disclosure Document, if more than three individuals attend the initial training for a new Beard Papas shop, the franchisee will be charged an additional fee. The standard initial training covers the franchisee (or the Managing Owner if the franchisee is a corporation) and two designated managers. This training must be successfully completed no later than one week before the shop opens. The initial training program typically lasts around five days. The franchisee is also responsible for paying the wages of their employees during this initial training period.
This policy has significant implications for a prospective Beard Papas franchisee. It means that while the franchise fee covers training for a limited number of people, any additional staff members who need training will incur extra costs. This could be a substantial expense, especially if the franchisee wants to ensure that a larger management team is fully trained from the outset. Franchisees should factor in these potential additional training costs when budgeting for the initial setup of their Beard Papas shop.
It is important for prospective franchisees to clarify with Beard Papas what the specific additional fee is for each extra trainee. Understanding this cost will allow for more accurate financial planning. Franchisees should also inquire about the content and structure of the initial training program to assess how many staff members would ideally benefit from attending, balancing the need for well-trained staff against the additional training expenses.