Approximately how long does the initial training program for an Endless Summer Sweets franchise last?
Endless_Summer_Sweets Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Training will be held at our original location in Berkely, California for approximately two weeks or at a location designated by us beginning approximately twelve weeks before you are scheduled to open for business. The franchise owner and restaurant manager must attend training. You may also send an employee so that up to three people may attend initial training. You must complete training at least six weeks before opening. Instructional materials will include our Operations Manual and other training materials we develop.
Training classes will be led by our owners Antoinette Sanchez and Carlos Herrera, each of whom has over ten years of experience in the business.
There is no fee for up to two people to attend training. You must pay your travel and living expenses and the travel and living expenses of your employees or managers to attend training. We may require annual refresher training at out our headquarters. There is no fee for the refresher training, but you are responsible for your travel and living expenses to attend.
We will also provide a representative for approximately one week to assist and train you at your location before or around the time you open, including through your "soft" opening. There is no fee for that training. You must pay the travel, per diem and lodging expenses for our representative to visit your location. You must successfully complete training before opening for business.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 18–25)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Endless Summer Sweets' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program lasts approximately two weeks. This training takes place at Endless Summer Sweets' original location in Berkely, California, or at another location they designate. The training is scheduled to begin about twelve weeks before the franchisee's opening date.
The franchise owner and restaurant manager are required to attend the initial training. Endless Summer Sweets also allows franchisees to send one employee, so a maximum of three people can attend the initial training. The franchisee must complete training at least six weeks before opening their Endless Summer Sweets location.
Endless Summer Sweets provides the initial training at no charge for up to two people. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering the travel and living expenses for themselves, their employees, and their managers while attending the training. Additionally, Endless Summer Sweets will provide a representative to assist and train the franchisee at their location for approximately one week around the time of their opening, including during the "soft" opening. The franchisee must also cover the travel, per diem, and lodging expenses for the Endless Summer Sweets representative during this on-site support period. Franchisees must successfully complete training before opening their Endless Summer Sweets business.