Does Bombs Away conduct an initial training program for franchisees?
Bombs_Away Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Before you open your business:
- E. Initial Training Program. We will conduct our initial training program. (Section 5.4). The current initial training program is described below.
Training classes will be scheduled in accordance with the needs of new franchisees. We anticipate holding training classes three to six times per year. Training will be held at our offices and business location in Campbell California. We reserve the right to vary the length and content of the initial training program based on the experience and skill level of any individual attending the initial training program.
The instructional materials consist of the Brand Standards Manual and other materials, lectures, discussions, and on-the-job demonstration and practice.
Training classes will be led or supervised by Ryan O'Quinn, who has experience in our industry, and with us or our affiliates since 2016.
There is no fee for the franchisee to attend training. You must pay the travel and living expenses of people attending training.
You must attend training. You may send any additional people to training that you want (up to the maximum described above). You must complete training to our satisfaction at least four weeks before opening your business.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 18–23)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bombs Away's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bombs Away does conduct an initial training program for franchisees. The FDD states that Bombs Away will conduct an initial training program, which is also listed as one of their pre-opening obligations to the franchisee.
The training classes are scheduled based on the needs of new franchisees and are anticipated to be held three to six times per year at Bombs Away's offices and business location in Campbell, California. Bombs Away reserves the right to change the length and content of the initial training program depending on the experience and skill level of the franchisee attending. The training program will be led or supervised by Ryan O'Quinn, who has been with Bombs Away or its affiliates since 2016 and has experience in the industry.
There is no fee to attend the training program, but franchisees are responsible for covering the travel and living expenses for themselves and any additional people they choose to send, up to the maximum allowed by Bombs Away. Attendance to the training is mandatory and must be completed to Bombs Away's satisfaction at least four weeks before the franchisee opens their business. The instructional materials for the training program include the Brand Standards Manual, lectures, discussions, and on-the-job demonstrations and practice.