Where does the Initial Training Program for Crawlspace Medic take place?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
pair | 1 | 16 | Columbia, SC | | Procedures | | | | | Total | 11 | 48 | | 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.
The Operations Manual is the basis of our pre-opening training program in addition to hands on training in "classroom" and field settings.
We provide our training on an "as-needed" basis, approximately 4 to 6 times per year, typically every 8 to 12 weeks. We may change our training program at any time at our discretion. Our training program is conducted under the supervision of Evan Wilson who has operated the original business for the franchised concept since 2014. Training will include standards for operations, management and marketing.
If you do not complete our Pre-Opening Training Program to our satisfaction, we reserve the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
We may conduct mandatory or optional additional training programs, including an annual conference or national business meeting. If we require it, you must attend mandatory training programs that we offer for up to five (5) days each year, and an annual conference or national business meeting for up to three (3) days each year, at a location we designate. Failure to attend mandatory training, including an annual conference or business meeting is a default under the Franchise Agreement. We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for tuition and/or attendance for all additional training programs, including the annual business meeting or conference. You must also pay your transportation, lodging, meals and other expenses to attend any mandatory training program. If you fail to attend any mandatory training program, you are required to obtain the training at a location we designate, at your sole cost, which includes tuition at the then-current rate, plus all of your travel costs and our trainer's travel costs.
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 training may also occur at another location designated by Crawlspace Medic. The initial training program lasts 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 period at the franchisee's location within 30 days of opening.
The training program utilizes the Crawlspace Medic Operations Manual, along with hands-on training in both classroom and field settings. The franchisor provides training on an as-needed basis, typically 4 to 6 times per year, approximately every 8 to 12 weeks. The FDD specifies that failure to complete the Pre-Opening Training Program to Crawlspace Medic's satisfaction may result in termination of the Franchise Agreement.
In addition to the initial training, Crawlspace Medic may conduct mandatory or optional additional training programs, including an annual conference or national business meeting. Franchisees are required to attend mandatory training programs for up to five days each year and an annual conference or national business meeting for up to three days each year at a location designated by Crawlspace Medic. Failure to attend mandatory training can result in a default under the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees are responsible for covering transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses associated with attending any mandatory training program.