What is the total training time on Day 3 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 |
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 total training time for Day 3 is broken down into classroom and on-the-job training. Franchisees can expect 3.75 hours of classroom training and 4.25 hours of on-the-job training on Day 3.
Day 3's curriculum includes a review of Day 2, hands-on training in the facility, technical training review, and an introduction to sales lead generation and trade shows. This suggests a blend of reinforcing previously learned skills with an introduction to sales and marketing aspects of the business.
The training takes place at Boulder Designs' headquarters in Waco, TX, or at another designated site. This initial training is part of the $12,000 initial training fee, which covers the franchisee and their initial manager. The FDD emphasizes that the provided time frames are estimates, and the actual time may vary based on the franchisee's background and experience.