How long does the 'Opening Training' for a new Crisp & Green franchise last?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
or at such other location that we designate.
In addition to Crisp Academy subject to our staff's availability, a minimum of one member of our staff will provide additional training to you, your Operating Partner, your General Manager, your Approved Operator (if applicable), your assistant managers, and your employees in onsite at your Franchised Restaurant in connection with your grand opening (the "Opening Training"). The Opening Training will consist of seven days of onsite training immediately surrounding your grand opening. We will not charge you for the first seven days of Opening Training. However, if we determine that additional Opening Training is necessary to ensure a smooth opening of your Franchised Restaurant, such additional training will be provided at a cost of $500 per day for each individual we send to assist you. You will be responsible for all compensation and expenses incurred by you and your personnel in connection with the Opening Training, as well as comped meals in your
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, franchisees will receive 'Opening Training' that consists of seven days of onsite training. This training occurs immediately surrounding the grand opening of the franchise. Crisp & Green will not charge franchisees for these initial seven days of training.
However, if Crisp & Green determines that additional training is necessary for a smooth opening, they will provide it at a cost of $500 per day for each individual sent to assist. The franchisee is responsible for compensating their personnel during the Opening Training, as well as covering their expenses and providing comped meals at the restaurant for the Crisp & Green training team while they are onsite.
In addition to the 'Opening Training', Crisp & Green requires franchisees, their General Manager, Approved Operator (if applicable) and at least two other management level employees to participate in 'Crisp Academy' which consists of three weeks of training conducted at their Corporate Restaurant in Wayzata, Minnesota, or at another one of the Restaurants, via electronic media, or some combination of these options, in their discretion. The franchisee (or Operating Partner) must also participate in the first week of 'Crisp Academy'.