Within how many days of signing the Belocal Franchise Agreement must I complete the initial franchise training program?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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You must attend and satisfactorily complete, as we determine, our initial franchise training program within the first 60 days after signing the Franchise Agreement. You cannot begin operating your Franchised Business until you have satisfactorily completed such franchise training. We provide the initial franchise training program at no additional charge. You have the option to receive the training virtually or in-person at our designated training location. You are responsible for any costs you incur in connection with your participation in the training.
Our training is provided by qualified members of our staff, none of whom have less than 5 years of experience in the publishing industry. We may also draw upon the experience of other franchisees or training professionals. In no case would these other franchisees or training professionals have less than 12 months of experience in the publishing industry or as our franchisees or employees.
Our initial franchise training program is offered as needed during the year depending on the number of new franchisees. Initial training generally requires 19 hours.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you must attend and satisfactorily complete the initial franchise training program within 60 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. You are not allowed to begin operating your Belocal franchised business until you have satisfactorily completed the required training.
The initial franchise training program is provided by Belocal at no additional charge, and you have the option to receive the training virtually or in-person at a designated training location. However, you will be responsible for covering any costs you incur while participating in the training, such as travel expenses if you choose in-person training.
The initial training generally requires 19 hours. After completing the classroom segment of the initial training, you must also participate in 8 hours of virtual field training. Upon completing the initial franchise training program, Belocal will provide teleconference and online self-guided training materials to support you during your ramp-up to print and launch period.