Where does Cordova conduct the classroom and on-the-job training?
Cordova Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
mmarizes the subjects covered in our initial training program:
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-the-Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Story, Brand, and Success | 2 | 0 | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Our Products/Services | 4 | 0 | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Sales/Training | 4 | 8 | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Services/Training | 4 | 8 | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Business Plan | 4 | 0 | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Office | 2 | 0 | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Review | 4 | 0 | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Subtotal Hours | 24 | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 40 |
Instructional materials that will be used in the initial training process includes our Manuals, live instruction, and handouts. Initial training will be conducted under the direction and supervision of our Chief Development Officer, Vince Vigneri. From September 2022 to July 2024, Mr. Vigneri was the Brand President at HorsePower Brands/iFOAM. From May 2021 to September 2022, Mr. Vigneri was the Senior Director of Franchise Performance at Signal. From January 2006 to March 2021, Mr. Vigneri was Franchise Owner at BNI. From 2014 to 2020, Mr. Vigneri was a Master Global Trainer at BNI Global. The level of experience of our trainers will, at a minimum, include each trainer's satisfactory completion of our initial training program. In addition to initial training you will also be required to participate in and satisfy all other training programs that we may designate respecting the Franchised Business. (Franchise Agreement, Articles 4 and 7.J.).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cordova's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training, encompassing both classroom and on-the-job components, is primarily held in Omaha, Nebraska. The training facility is currently comprised of Cordova's affiliate-owned business in Omaha. However, Cordova retains the option to designate certified training businesses at other locations in the future.
The initial training program is designed for the franchisee (or the Managing Owner of a corporate entity) and one designated manager. This program spans approximately one week and must be completed successfully no less than 30 days before the Cordova business is scheduled to open. The FDD specifies that if more than two individuals attend the initial training, the franchisee will incur an additional fee for each extra attendee.
The training curriculum includes a mix of classroom instruction and practical, on-the-job training. Topics range from Cordova's brand history and service offerings to sales, business planning, and office administration. For example, the "Sales/Training" and "Services/Training" modules each involve 4 hours of classroom training and 8 hours of on-the-job training, all conducted in Omaha, Nebraska. The franchisee is responsible for covering all travel expenses and employee wages associated with attending the training program.