What is the format of the remote training provided to Carls Jr. franchisees, and on which days is it conducted?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CrunchTime Scope of Training
- Train-the-trainer model
- Start Date: TBD
- Remote training only
- 4 hours of remote training to be conducted in classroom attendance
- Training will include a screen share
- Advance Class registration required
PAR Brink Scope of Training
- Train-the-trainer model
- Start Date:
- Remote training only (onsite training not available)
- 4 hours of remote training to be conducted Monday Thursday
- Training will include a screen share/ virtual terminal walk through of order taking (front of house) operations.
- 2 days of post install go-live support for first 2 Franchised Restaurants
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–364)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, remote training is provided for the PAR Brink system and the CrunchTime system. The PAR Brink Scope of Training is conducted remotely only, as onsite training is not available. This training consists of 4 hours of instruction and is to be conducted on Mondays and Thursdays. The training includes a screen share and a virtual terminal walk through of order taking for front of house operations. Additionally, Carls Jr. provides 2 days of post-install go-live support for the first 2 Franchised Restaurants.
The CrunchTime Scope of Training is also conducted remotely only. This training consists of 4 hours of remote training to be conducted in classroom attendance. The training will include a screen share, and advance class registration is required. The start date for the CrunchTime training is to be determined.
Prospective franchisees should note that the training is specifically for the PAR Brink and CrunchTime software systems, and the FDD does not detail other training programs. Franchisees should inquire about the content, structure, and duration of other required training programs to fully understand the training obligations.