What experience does Alan Bonaparte have with Dog Haus?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In our discretion, we may vary the length and content of the Pre-Opening Initial Training Program based on the experience and skill level for each individual attending the Pre-Opening Initial Training program. As of December 31, 2024, the primary instructional material for the Pre-Opening Initial Training Program and Additional Post-Opening Training Programs is the Manuals. We do not have a set schedule for the training courses and we hold initial training classes as needed to train new Dog Haus franchisees. Training is conducted by members of our headquarters and operations team under the supervision of Alan Bonaparte with 8 months of experience with us. Members of our training team are Juan Canche with 13 years of experience with us and DHI, Josue Antonio with 13 years of experience with us and DHI, and Qristen Allen with 6 years of experience with us and Keith Gertler who has worked for us and for DHI in an operations capacity since May 2017. Additional personnel of Franchisor who have direct experience in areas of operation of a Dog Haus Restaurant (for example, opening, operations or systems management) will assist Mr. Bonaparte with the development and administration of the Pre-Opening Initial Training Program and Additional Post-Opening Initial Training Programs. Our trainers have 57 years of experience in operating quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, with 40 years of that experience with us and DHI. Training will be conducted as often as necessary to ensure that franchisees complete training before their Franchised Restaurant opens for business.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, MARKETING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Alan Bonaparte supervises the Pre-Opening Initial Training Program. As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Bonaparte has 8 months of experience with Dog Haus. He works with a training team that includes Juan Canche and Josue Antonio, each with 13 years of experience with Dog Haus and DHI, Qristen Allen with 6 years of experience, and Keith Gertler, who has worked for Dog Haus and DHI in operations since May 2017.
Additional personnel from Dog Haus with experience in restaurant operations, such as opening, operations, or systems management, will assist Mr. Bonaparte in developing and administering the training programs. The Dog Haus trainers collectively have 57 years of experience in operating quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, with 40 years of that experience specifically with Dog Haus and DHI.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that while Alan Bonaparte is relatively new to Dog Haus, he is supported by a team with substantial experience in the restaurant industry and within the Dog Haus system. The training programs are designed to ensure franchisees are adequately prepared before opening their restaurant. It is important to note that Dog Haus may vary the length and content of the training program based on the franchisee's experience and skill level.