What is the classroom training time for Overview of Techniques Learned 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 | |
| Subject 1 | Hrs. of Classroom Training 1,2 | Hours of On-the-job Training 2 | |
| Day 3 Totals | 3.75 hours | 4.25 hours | |
| Day 4 | Photoshop Training Proof Presentations Sales, Lead Generation, and Tradeshows Social Media/Digital Marketing Business Planning and Expectations | 2.0 2.5 1.5 2.0 | |
| Day 4 Totals | 8.0 hours | 0 hours | |
| Day 5 | Hands on Training in our Facility Overview of Techniques Learned Business Planning and Expectations Equipment/Trailer Safety Graduation Review and Load Trailer | 1.0 1.0 1.0 .5 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 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 for the "Overview of Techniques Learned" is 1.0 hour. This training is part of Day 4 of the initial training program. The training takes place at Boulder Designs' headquarters in Waco, TX, or at another site they may designate. This overview is in addition to hands-on training in the facility, business planning, equipment/trailer safety, graduation, and review/load trailer, all scheduled for Day 5.
Prospective franchisees should note that the initial training program is approximately five business days long and covers all material aspects of operating a Boulder Designs business. The total classroom training time is 18.75 hours, while the total on-the-job training time is 20.75 hours. Franchisees must complete the initial training program to Boulder Designs' satisfaction before beginning operations.
It is important to consider that the time frames provided in the training schedule are estimates and may vary depending on the franchisee's background and experience. Therefore, franchisees should be prepared to adjust their schedules accordingly and allocate sufficient time for training to ensure they are adequately prepared to operate their Boulder Designs business.
In addition to the initial training, Boulder Designs also offers re-boot training and may require refresher training programs for experienced managers and employees. These additional training programs may incur costs for the franchisee, including travel, room and board, and employee salaries.