What is the total training time on Day 4 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 total training time for a franchisee on Day 4 is 8 hours of classroom training and 0 hours of on-the-job training, for a total of 8 hours. This training includes 2.0 hours of Photoshop Training Proof Presentations, 2.5 hours of Sales, Lead Generation, and Tradeshows, 1.5 hours of Social Media/Digital Marketing, and 2.0 hours of Business Planning and Expectations.
This initial training is part of the $12,000 initial training fee that franchisees must pay. The training takes place at Boulder Designs' headquarters in Waco, TX, or at another designated site.
Prospective franchisees should note that the times provided are estimates and can vary based on the franchisee's background and experience. It is important for franchisees to successfully complete the training program to the franchisor's satisfaction prior to beginning operations.