Who is required to attend the Face Foundrie mandatory training?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Operating Partner and your Salon Manager must attend mandatory training at our headquarters or another place we designate, and complete our Initial Training Program to our satisfaction before you open your Facial Bar.
While we do not charge for this training, you must pay for airfare, meals, transportation costs, salaries, benefits, lodging, and incidental expenses for all initial training attendees.
Costs vary depending on the distance traveled, the type of lodging, and the arrangements you have with any training attendees.
If you bring additional personnel beyond those required to attend the Initial Training Program, your costs may be higher.
This estimate also includes the payroll-related costs associated with pre-opening training of your personnel in your Facial Bar.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 23–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Partner and the Salon Manager are required to attend the mandatory initial training program. This training must be completed to Face Foundrie's satisfaction before the franchisee can open their Facial Bar.
While Face Foundrie does not charge a fee for the initial training program, the franchisee is responsible for covering all expenses associated with attending the training. These expenses include airfare, meals, transportation, salaries, benefits, lodging, and any incidental costs for the Operating Partner and Salon Manager. The FDD also notes that if additional personnel beyond the Operating Partner and Salon Manager attend the training, the franchisee's costs may be higher.
This mandatory training is a crucial step in preparing the franchisee and their Salon Manager to operate a Face Foundrie location. The initial investment table in Item 7 of the FDD estimates that initial training expenses will range from $16,500 to $26,900. This estimate includes the costs associated with pre-opening training of personnel in the Facial Bar.