What is the classroom training time for Graduation during the Boulder Designs initial training?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject1 | Classroom Training1,2 | On-the-job Training2 | Location / Instructor(s)3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 3 Totals | 3.75 hours | 4.25 hours | |
| Photoshop Training Proof | 2.0 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or | |
| Presentations | other site as we may designate | ||
| Sales, Lead Generation, and | 2.5 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or | |
| Tradeshows | other site as we may designate | ||
| Social Media/Digital | 1.5 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or | |
| Marketing | other site as we may designate | ||
| Business Planning and | 2.0 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or | |
| Expectations | other site as we may designate | ||
| Day 4 Totals | 8.0 hours | 0 hours | |
| Hands on Training in our | 3.0 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or | |
| Facility | other site as we may designate | ||
| Overview of Techniques | 1.0 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or | |
| Learned | other site as we may designate | ||
| Business Planning and | 1.0 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or | |
| Expectations | other site as we may designate | ||
| Equipment/Trailer Safety | 1.0 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or other site as we may designate | |
| Graduation | .5 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or other site as we may designate | |
| Review and Load Trailer | 1.0 | Our headquarters in Waco, TX or other site as we may designate | |
| Day 5 Totals | 4.5 hours | 3.0 hours | |
| Total Training Time | 18.75 hours | 20.75 hours |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the classroom training time dedicated to Graduation is 0.5 hours. This training takes place at Boulder Designs' headquarters in Waco, TX, or at another designated site. This Graduation training is part of the Day 5 training schedule. The total classroom training time is 18.75 hours and the total on-the-job training time is 20.75 hours.
Boulder Designs requires franchisees and their initial managers to attend and complete the initial training program. This program is in person and lasts approximately five business days. The initial training fee is $12,000, which covers the franchisee and their initial manager. The training covers all material aspects of operating a Boulder Designs business, including culture, job site field tours, technical and procedural training, and sales training.
Prospective franchisees should note that the time frames provided in the training schedule are estimates and may vary depending on individual factors such as background and experience. It is important for franchisees to successfully complete the initial training program to the satisfaction of Boulder Designs before beginning operation of their franchised business.