What is the total classroom training time in the initial training program for a Boulder Designs franchisee?
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 initial training program includes an estimated 18.75 hours of classroom training. This training is part of a broader program that takes place over approximately five business days. The classroom training covers various aspects of operating a Boulder Designs business.
In addition to classroom training, the initial program includes approximately 20.75 hours of on-the-job training. The training program is held at Boulder Designs' headquarters in Waco, TX, or at another designated location. Franchisees and their internal managers must attend and complete the training to the franchisor's satisfaction before beginning operations.
The FDD specifies that the time frames provided are estimates, as franchisees may progress at different rates based on their background and experience. The initial training fee is $12,000 for the franchisee and their initial manager to attend one level of training. Failing to complete the training may result in deductions from this fee to cover Boulder Designs' expenses.