How long is the initial training program for a Capriottis Sandwich Shop franchise?
Capriottis_Sandwich_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Training
Your Managing Owner and 1 additional employee must attend and complete our full initial training program to our satisfaction. (Franchise Agreement Sections 8.20 and 8.21.) All franchisees must complete the training program, which is approximately 5 weeks in length (1 week of virtual training and 4 weeks of in-shop training). We expect you to complete all pre-opening required training approximately 4 weeks before your Restaurant opens. We will conduct training at our designated headquarters and/or at a designated CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP training restaurant.
TRAINING PROGRAM
| Subject | Hours of On- The-Job Training | Hours of Classroom Training* | Column4 Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Recipes | 45 | 5 | Training Restaurant – Las Vegas (includes 12 hours e-learning) |
| Customer Service | 20 | 0 | Training Restaurant – Las Vegas (includes 2 hours e-learning) |
| Restaurant Management | 40 | 10 | Training Restaurant – Las Vegas and Capriotti’s Support Center |
| Prep and Cleaning in | 20 | 1 | Training Restaurant – Las Vegas |
| Restaurant | (includes 2 hours |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 33–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Capriottis Sandwich Shop Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program is approximately 5 weeks in length. This consists of 1 week of virtual training and 4 weeks of in-shop training. The Managing Owner and one additional employee must attend and complete this full initial training program to the satisfaction of Capriottis Sandwich Shop.
The FDD states that Capriottis Sandwich Shop expects franchisees to complete all pre-opening required training approximately 4 weeks before their Restaurant opens. The training will be conducted at the designated headquarters and/or at a designated Capriottis Sandwich Shop training restaurant.
The initial franchise fee covers the cost of initial training for two people, including the Managing Owner and a Restaurant manager. However, franchisees are responsible for covering the costs of travel, lodging, and related expenses for the trainees. Capriottis Sandwich Shop may adjust the training schedule based on the participant's progress.