How long does the Casiola initial training program take?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
If this is your first Casiola Business, we will provide initial training for you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your Managing Owner, plus up to three designated managers. At the time of signing your Franchise Agreement you will pay to us our Initial Training Fee. Either you or your Managing Owner, plus your general manager, must successfully complete the initial training program to our satisfaction no later than 20 days prior to the scheduled opening of your Casiola Business. The initial training program takes place over an approximate 10 day period. If more than four individuals attend initial training, you will be charged an additional fee per additional person attending initial training. You will be responsible for all travel expenses and employee wages related to your attendance and completion of training. (Franchise Agreement, Article 4). Currently, we provide our initial training program no less frequently than quarterly and on an as-needed basis.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–30)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Casiola Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program takes place over approximately 10 days. This training is mandatory for the franchisee or, if the franchisee is a corporation, the Managing Owner, along with up to three designated managers.
Successful completion of the initial training program is required no later than 20 days before the scheduled opening of the Casiola business. The training covers subjects summarized in a table within Item 11 of the FDD, though the specific topics are not detailed in the provided excerpt. Casiola conducts the initial training program no less frequently than quarterly and also on an as-needed basis.
The training program is held at Casiola's training facility in Orlando, Florida. If more than four individuals attend the initial training, the franchisee will incur an additional fee for each extra attendee. Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel expenses and employee wages associated with attending and completing the training.