What is the deadline for completing the initial training program for a new Dryer Vent Squad Business?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
If this is your first Dryer Vent Squad Business, we will provide initial training for you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your Managing Owner, plus one designated manager. Either you or your Managing Owner, plus your general manager, must successfully complete the initial training program to our satisfaction no later than 28 days prior to the scheduled opening of your Dryer Vent Squad Business. The initial training program takes place over an approximate three day 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 or, 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). Currently, we provide our initial training program no less frequently than quarterly and on an as-needed basis.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 30–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you are opening your first Dryer Vent Squad Business, you (or your Managing Owner if you are a Corporate Entity) and one designated manager must successfully complete the initial training program. This training must be completed to Dryer Vent Squad's satisfaction no later than 28 days prior to the scheduled opening of your Dryer Vent Squad Business.
The initial training program is approximately three days in length. If more than two individuals attend the initial training, you will be charged an additional fee per person. While Dryer Vent Squad provides the initial training at no additional fee, the franchisee is responsible for all travel expenses and employee wages related to attending and completing the training.
Dryer Vent Squad offers its initial training program no less than quarterly and on an as-needed basis. Franchisees must also complete any other training programs that Dryer Vent Squad designates. After opening, Dryer Vent Squad reserves the right to require attendance at a system-wide training program, not to exceed five days in any calendar year, at the franchisee's expense.