Where is Crisp & Green's Crisp Academy training program typically conducted?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Operations Manual is 752 pages.
Training
Within 90 days prior to the opening of your Franchised Restaurant, you will be required to participate in "Crisp Academy," our initial training program. Your General Manager, Approved Operator (if applicable), and at least two other management level employees we approve, such as an assistant general manager and kitchen manager, must participate in Crisp Academy, which consists of three weeks of training conducted at our Corporate Restaurant located in Wayzata, Minnesota, or at another one of the Restaurants, via electronic media, or some combination of these options, in our discretion. The franchisee (or, with respect to entity franchisees, the Operating Partner or another entity representative approved by us) must also participate in the first week of Crisp Academy. Any replacement General Manager or Approved Operator must complete Crisp Academy to our reasonable satisfaction, and we may charge additional fees of $500 per day for the training for this rep
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 33–44)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crisp & Green's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Crisp Academy training program is typically held at their Corporate Restaurant in Wayzata, Minnesota. However, Crisp & Green has the discretion to conduct the training at another one of their Restaurants, via electronic media, or through a combination of these options.
Crisp Academy is an initial training program that franchisees, their General Managers, Approved Operators (if applicable), and at least two other management-level employees must attend within 90 days before the restaurant opens. The franchisee, Operating Partner, or another approved entity representative must participate in the first week of training.
If a replacement General Manager or Approved Operator is designated, they must also complete Crisp Academy to Crisp & Green's satisfaction. Crisp & Green may charge additional fees of $500 per day for the training of a replacement General Manager or Approved Operator. Franchisees are responsible for covering all compensation and expenses, including travel, meals, and lodging, for themselves and their training group during the training programs.