Where does Crawlspace Medic conduct the initial training?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Prior to opening your franchised Crawlspace Medic business, you and up to two of your employees need to successfully complete our training program, which is conducted at our headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina, or at another location we designate based on our discretion. The Crawlspace Medic pre-opening training program lasts for approximately four weeks for you or your operating principal(s) and two weeks for your field technicians at our headquarters. This is followed by one week at your location within 30 days after opening. The franchise owner(s) must attend and there is no charge for training a total of up to two additional people as part of your initial fee.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–29)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crawlspace Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program is primarily held at their headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. However, the document also states that Crawlspace Medic reserves the right to conduct the training at another location they designate.
The initial training program is approximately four weeks for the franchisee or operating principal and two weeks for field technicians. Following this, there is a one-week on-site training at the franchisee's location within 30 days of opening. The franchise owner must attend the initial training, and there is no charge for training up to two additional people as part of the initial franchise fee.
The training program uses the Crawlspace Medic Operations Manual, along with hands-on training in both classroom and field settings. The training is provided on an as-needed basis, typically 4 to 6 times per year, or every 8 to 12 weeks. The FDD specifies that failure to complete the Pre-Opening Training Program to Crawlspace Medic's satisfaction can result in termination of the Franchise Agreement.