When must the initial training program for a Beard Papas franchise be successfully attended and completed?
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 you are opening 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. This training must be completed to Beard Papas's satisfaction no later than one week before the opening of your shop.
The initial training program for a Beard Papas franchise takes place over approximately five days. Franchisees are responsible for paying employee wages incurred during their initial training attendance and participation. Beard Papas provides the initial training program no less frequently than quarterly and on an as-needed basis.
Prospective franchisees should note that failing to complete the training on time could delay the store opening. Since the franchisee is responsible for wages during training, they should factor this into their pre-opening budget. The frequency of training sessions offered by Beard Papas suggests they are prepared to support new franchisees regularly.