How long does the Beard Papas initial training program last?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tems, your computer systems, and otherwise.
Initial Training
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, the initial training program takes place over an approximate five-day period. This training is mandatory for you, or if you are a corporate entity, your Managing Owner, plus two designated managers, and must be successfully completed no later than one week before the shop's opening. Beard Papas provides this initial training program no less frequently than quarterly and on an as-needed basis.
If more than three individuals attend the initial training, Beard Papas will charge an additional fee. Franchisees are responsible for covering employee wages incurred during their attendance and participation in the initial training. The training aims to equip franchisees and their managers with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a Beard Papas shop effectively.
The initial training program is to be attended by you, or if you are a Corporate Entity, your Managing Owner and two Operating Managers and will take place at your Shop Location. The table provided in the FDD summarizes the subjects covered in the initial training program, including both classroom and on-the-job training at your shop location.