What topics are covered in the initial training program for a Boulder Designs franchise?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will conduct an Initial Training program, in person, of approximately five business day(s), that the Franchisee (which is you, if you are not a corporation or other business entity), and all Internal Manager(s), must attend and complete to our satisfaction. Training will take place at our headquarters, or at another location or locations we designate. The Initial Training program covers all material aspects of the operation of a Boulder Designs Business, including, but not limited to, such topics as: culture, job site field tours, technical and procedural training, and sales training. All Trainees must complete initial training to our satisfaction prior to beginning operation of your Franchised Business.
We expect franchisees will advance through the training programs at different rates depending on a variety of factors such as background and experience. Accordingly, the time frames provided in the following chart are an estimate of the time it will take to complete training.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Boulder Designs Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program covers all material aspects of operating a Boulder Designs business. This includes topics such as culture, job site field tours, technical and procedural training, and sales training. The franchisee, along with all internal managers, must attend and complete the initial training program to the franchisor's satisfaction before beginning operation of the franchised business.
The initial training program is conducted in person and lasts approximately five business days. The training takes place at Boulder Designs' headquarters or at another location designated by them. The FDD also mentions a "BootCamp Training Guide" that is 32 pages long, with Day 1 including orientation and introduction to the Boulder Designs method and franchise support personnel, hands-on training using all equipment and methods associated with Boulder Designs, and technical training review. Days 2 and 3 consist of reviews of the prior day, hands-on training, and technical training review. Day 3 also includes an introduction to sales lead generation and trade shows.
Prospective franchisees should note that the franchisor expects franchisees to advance through the training programs at different rates depending on factors such as background and experience. The time frames provided are an estimate of the time it will take to complete training. Franchisees should also be aware that failure to successfully complete the full initial training course may result in deductions from the initial training fee to cover the franchisor's expenses and the cost of providing the training.