Will Chocolate Bash conduct an initial training program?
Chocolate_Bash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
[Item 11: FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING]
- C. Hiring and training employees. We will provide you with our suggested staffing levels (Section 5.2), suggested guidelines for hiring employees (Section 5.2), operational instructions in the Manual which you can use as part of training new employees (Section 5.3), and our initial training program described below. Our opening support (as described below) includes assisting you in training employees. All hiring decisions and conditions of employment are your sole responsibility.
- F. Initial Training Program. We will conduct our initial training program. (Section 5.4). The current initial training program is described below.
Training classes will be scheduled in accordance with the needs of new franchisees. We anticipate holding training classes four to six times per year. Training will be held at our offices and business location in Los Angeles, California. We reserve the right to vary the length and content of the initial training program based on the experience and skill level of any individual attending the initial training program.
The instructional materials consist of the Operating Manual and other materials, lectures, discussions, and on-the-job demonstration and practice.
Training classes will be led or supervised by Rana Albasha. Her experience is described in Item 2. She has 6 years of experience in our industry, and 6 years of experience with us or our affiliates.
There is no fee for up to 3 people to attend training. You must pay the travel and living expenses of people attending training.
You must attend training. You may send any additional persons to training that you want (up to the maximum described above). You must complete training to our satisfaction at least two weeks before opening your business.
Your business must at all times be under your on-site supervision or under the on-site supervision of a general manager who has completed our training program. If you need to send a new general manager to our training program, we will charge a fee, which is currently $150 per day. Otherwise, we do not currently require additional training programs or refresher courses, but we have the right to do so.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–25)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Bash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chocolate Bash will conduct an initial training program. The FDD states that Chocolate Bash will conduct its initial training program, with the current program described in Item 11. The initial training program is part of Chocolate Bash's pre-opening obligations to the franchisee.
Training classes will be scheduled based on the needs of new franchisees, and Chocolate Bash anticipates holding these classes four to six times per year. The training will take place at Chocolate Bash's offices and business location in Los Angeles, California. The length and content of the training program can vary depending on the experience and skill level of the individual attending. The instructional materials include the Operating Manual, lectures, discussions, and on-the-job demonstrations and practice. Rana Albasha, whose experience is detailed in Item 2, will lead or supervise the training classes. She has 6 years of experience in the industry and with Chocolate Bash or its affiliates.
There is no fee for up to 3 people to attend the initial training; however, the franchisee is responsible for covering the travel and living expenses for those attending. Attendance is mandatory for the franchisee, and they must complete the training to Chocolate Bash's satisfaction at least two weeks before opening their business. The business must be under the on-site supervision of the franchisee or a general manager who has completed the training program. If a new general manager needs training, there is a fee of $150 per day. While additional training programs or refresher courses are not currently required, Chocolate Bash reserves the right to implement them in the future.