What is the duration of the Buildingstars Corporate Program initial training?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Initial Training Program will take place at one of our corporate offices which are located in St. Louis County, MO, Phoenix, AZ, Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL, Overland Park, KS, East Brunswick, NJ, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh-Durham, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, or San Antonio, TX ("Regional Office") depending on which office is closer to you. The Initial Training Program will be for a period of approximately 4 hours for the Technician Program, 13 hours for the On-Site Manager Program, and 21 hours for the Corporate Program. However, if you are already a
franchisee under one program and you purchase a franchise for another program, your training will be limited to those training areas which you have not previously taken. Although we do not charge for two people (the principal owner and one employee) to take the Initial Training Program, you are responsible for wages, travel and living expenses for you and your employees.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 20–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program for the Corporate Program is approximately 21 hours. This training is mandatory for the principal owner and one employee, and it must be completed before opening the business. The training takes place at one of Buildingstars' corporate offices, with the specific location depending on proximity to the franchisee.
Buildingstars does not charge for the initial training of the principal owner and one employee. However, franchisees are responsible for covering wages, travel, and living expenses for themselves and their employees during the training period. If a franchisee purchases another program after already being a franchisee under one program, the training will be limited to areas not previously taken.
Prospective franchisees should factor in these time and cost considerations when evaluating the Buildingstars franchise opportunity. The 21-hour training commitment for the Corporate Program, along with associated expenses, represents an initial investment of time and money that must be accounted for in their business plan. It is also important to note that Buildingstars may require previously trained franchisees or their employees to attend refresher training programs or seminars, for which they may charge a reasonable fee, in the future.