What is the total number of on-the-job training hours provided by Cordova?
Cordova Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 |
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 initial training program includes a total of 16 hours of on-the-job training. This training takes place in Omaha, Nebraska.
The on-the-job training is part of a broader initial training program that also includes 24 hours of classroom training, bringing the total training hours to 40. The on-the-job training is allocated across two subjects: Sales/Training and Services/Training, with each receiving 8 hours of on-the-job instruction.
Prospective franchisees should note that this on-the-job training is a component of the initial training required before opening a Cordova business. This hands-on experience is designed to equip franchisees and their managers with practical skills in sales and service delivery, which are critical for the successful operation of the franchise.