What instructional materials are used in the initial Cordova training process?
Cordova Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, the instructional materials used in the initial training process include the brand's manuals, live instruction, and handouts. This initial training is conducted under the direction and supervision of the Chief Development Officer, Vince Vigneri.
For prospective franchisees, this means that the training program will utilize a combination of written materials, direct teaching, and supplementary documents to convey essential information about operating a Cordova franchise. The involvement of the Chief Development Officer suggests a commitment to providing high-level oversight and expertise during the training process.
It is important to note that the FDD does not provide specific details about the content of the manuals or handouts. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the topics covered in these materials to fully understand the scope and depth of the initial training program. Understanding the specific topics covered in the training will allow the franchisee to be better prepared to manage their Cordova business.