Is the training provided by Bevaris Alliance free of charge?
Bevaris_Alliance Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We will provide you with training on a customized basis at your expense.
We will provide the following services during your operation of the franchise:
- You will be provided free of charge training at the our designated training site and a minimum of two days of onsite training regarding operation and management, marketing, sales, strategies, product handling, etc. and to verify that you will follow the prescribed standards of operation.
A Bevaris representative will be present for on-site training on the first day food service at a school begins and the immediately following day.
- Provide an initial training program prior to commencing operations for you and up to two other individuals (but in any event you and at least one other key management personnel must attend, potentially a co-owner, spouse or assistant manager).
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of “On-The Job” Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | 2 | 0 | Corporate office. |
| Guest Relations | 3 | 3 | Corporate office and school location. |
| Product Orientation | 3 | 3 | Corporate office and school location. |
| Safety/Procedure Sanitation | 2 | 2 | Corporate office and school location. |
| Back Operations | 3 | 3 | Corporate office and school location. |
| Front Operations | 3 | 3 | Corporate office and school location. |
| Supervision/Administration | 2 | 2 | Corporate office and school location. |
| Advertising/Marketing/Media | 4 | 0 | Corporate office. |
| E Learning Courses | 4 | 0 | Corporate office. |
| Onsite Training | 0 | 24 | School location. |
| TOTAL HOURS | 26 | 40 | 66 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 13–14)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bevaris Alliance's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees will be provided free of charge training at the designated training site, including a minimum of two days of onsite training. This training covers operation and management, marketing, sales strategies, and product handling. A Bevaris Alliance representative will be present for on-site training on the first day food service at a school begins and the immediately following day.
Bevaris Alliance also provides an initial training program prior to commencing operations for the franchisee and up to two other individuals. At least one other key management personnel must attend this training. The training program consists of 26 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of on-the-job training, totaling 66 hours. The classroom training takes place at the corporate office, while the on-the-job training occurs at both the corporate office and the school location.
While some training is provided free of charge, the FDD also states that Bevaris Alliance will provide franchisees with training on a customized basis at the franchisee's expense. This suggests that while the initial and some ongoing training is covered, franchisees may incur costs for additional or specialized training programs. Prospective franchisees should clarify with Bevaris Alliance what specific training programs are included at no cost and what costs they might expect for customized or supplemental training.