What is the duration of the initial training program for a Deer Solution franchise?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The initial training program takes place over an approximate one week period. If more than two individuals attend initial training you will be charged an additional fee per additional persons attending initial training. Although we provide you, if you are a Corporate Entity, your Managing Owner, plus your general manager with initial training at no additional fee or charge, you will be responsible for all travel expenses and employee wages related to your attendance and completion of training. (Franchise Agreement, Article 4). At least one owner/operating manager must attend the initial training. We schedule training four to six times a year, approximately every eight to 12 weeks. We expect to conduct the initial training after you have completed pre-opening activities such procuring any local licenses, ordering service vehicles, and hiring a general manager, if applicable.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 29–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program takes place over an approximate one week period. This training is for the franchisee or, if the franchisee is a corporation, the Managing Owner, plus one designated manager. Either the franchisee or the Managing Owner, along with the general manager, must successfully complete the initial training program to Deer Solution's satisfaction no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled opening of the Deer Solution Business.
Ideally, the franchisee will attend training within three to five weeks of their business launch. Deer Solution schedules training four to six times a year, approximately every eight to 12 weeks. The training is expected to be conducted after the franchisee has completed pre-opening activities such as procuring local licenses, ordering service vehicles, and hiring a general manager, if applicable.
The initial training program is held at Deer Solution's corporate training facility located in Parsippany, New Jersey, or virtually as designated by them. Although Deer Solution provides initial training at no additional fee for the franchisee (or Managing Owner) and one designated manager, the franchisee is responsible for all travel expenses and employee wages related to their attendance and completion of training. If more than two individuals attend initial training, the franchisee will be charged an additional fee per additional person.