How many individuals will Crawlspace Medic provide initial training for before the Franchised Business opens?
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, prior to opening a franchised business, Crawlspace Medic will provide initial training for the franchisee and up to two employees. This training is included as part of the initial franchise fee, meaning there is no additional charge for training these individuals.
The initial training program for Crawlspace Medic lasts approximately four weeks for the franchisee or operating principal(s) and two weeks for field technicians. This training takes place at Crawlspace Medic's headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina, or at another location they designate. Following the initial training, Crawlspace Medic provides one week of on-site training at the franchisee's location within 30 days of opening.
Crawlspace Medic emphasizes that the franchisee (or managing member, if the franchisee is a business entity) must complete the Initial Training Program to their satisfaction at least two weeks before opening the Franchised Business. If the franchisee does not complete the Pre-Opening Training Program to Crawlspace Medic's satisfaction, Crawlspace Medic reserves the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.