What is the total classroom training time for a new Boulder Designs franchisee?
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 Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training lasts approximately five business days. The franchisee, along with all internal managers, must attend and complete this training to the franchisor's satisfaction. The training takes place in person at Boulder Designs' headquarters or another designated location.
The initial training program covers all material aspects of operating a Boulder Designs business. Topics include culture, job site field tours, technical and procedural training, and sales training. All trainees must complete the initial training before starting operations.
Boulder Designs estimates that franchisees will progress through the training programs at different rates based on factors like background and experience. Therefore, the provided time frame is an estimate of the time it will take to complete the training.