What is the total number of classroom training hours provided by Crawlspace Medic?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina, or another location we specify:
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-the- Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| History/Philosophy of | .5 | Columbia, SC | |
| Crawlspace Medic & | |||
| Industry Analysis | |||
| Use of the Manual | .5 | Columbia, SC | |
| Services Provided to | .5 | Columbia, SC | |
| Crawlspace Medic | |||
| Franchisees | |||
| Pre-Opening | 1 | Columbia, SC | |
| Procedures | |||
| People Development | 1 | Columbia, SC | |
| Marketing and | .5 | Columbia, SC | |
| Advertising | |||
| Sales Procedures | 1 | 8 | Columbia, SC |
| Management | 2 | 8 | Columbia, SC |
| Procedures | |||
| Customer Service | .5 | Columbia, SC | |
| Procedures | |||
| Franchise Reporting | .5 | Columbia, SC | |
| Requirements | |||
| Daily Office | 2 | 16 | Columbia, SC |
| Operating | |||
| Procedures |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–29)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crawlspace Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program includes a total of 11 hours of classroom training. This training takes place at the Crawlspace Medic headquarters in Columbia, SC.
The classroom training covers a variety of topics critical to operating a Crawlspace Medic franchise. These topics include the history and philosophy of Crawlspace Medic and industry analysis (0.5 hours), use of the manual (0.5 hours), services provided to Crawlspace Medic franchisees (0.5 hours), pre-opening procedures (1 hour), people development (1 hour), marketing and advertising (0.5 hours), sales procedures (1 hour), management procedures (2 hours), customer service procedures (0.5 hours), franchise reporting requirements (0.5 hours), daily office operating procedures (2 hours), and service and repair procedures (1 hour).
In addition to classroom training, Crawlspace Medic also provides on-the-job training. The total on-the-job training time is 48 hours. This hands-on experience complements the classroom learning, providing a well-rounded initial training program for new franchisees and their staff. Franchisees should ensure they understand the location and scheduling of this training, as failure to complete the program to Crawlspace Medic's satisfaction can result in termination of the Franchise Agreement.