What is the total on-the-job 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 a total of 20.75 hours of on-the-job training. This on-the-job training is part of a broader initial training program that the franchisee and their internal manager must attend. The initial training spans approximately five business days and covers essential aspects of operating a Boulder Designs business.
The on-the-job training is distributed across the training schedule. Day 3 includes 4.25 hours of on-the-job training, while Day 4 has no on-the-job training. Day 5 includes 3 hours of on-the-job training. This hands-on experience is designed to complement the classroom training, providing a practical understanding of the Boulder Designs system.
Prospective franchisees should note that the initial training program is mandatory, and its successful completion is required before beginning operations. The training takes place at Boulder Designs' headquarters in Waco, TX, or at other designated locations. The franchisee is responsible for all travel costs, room and board, and employee salaries incurred during the training period.