Who is required to complete the initial training requirements for a Face Foundrie franchise?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
d to rely solely on the decision of the
Operating Partner without discussing the matter with any other party. In the event that your Operating Partner ceases to own at least a 20% ownership interest and voting interest in you, or fails to meet our requirements, you must designate a new Operating Partner within thirty (30) days for our review and approval.
Franchisee will inform Franchisor in writing as to the identity of the Operating Partner and its Salon Manager, including all additions to and successors. As and when required by Franchisor, the Operating Partner and the Salon Manager must attend and successfully complete to the satisfaction of Franchisor an initial management training program specified by Franchisor, and are required to complete the initial training program before the Facial Bar may open for business. No fee will be charged by Franchisor for the participation of up to three (3) individuals in the training program, however, Franchisee shall be responsible for the costs and expenses (such as transportation, lodging, meals, compensation and incidental expenses) of each individual who attends the training. You may invite additional employees to attend the initial training program if space allows, though we reserve the right to charge you our then-current training fee for each additional individual. We also reserve the right to limit the number of additional attendees for the initial training program. We reserve the right to require your assistant managers to attend the initial training program, in our sole discretion. Any successor or replacement Operating Partner or Salon Manager must successfully compete the initial training program no more than thirty (30) days after appointed, provided that, Franchisor may in its sole discretion offer an abbreviated training program for approved successor or replacement Salon Managers who previously served in designated positions at the Facial Bar. Franchisee is responsible for all related travel and living expenses and wages incurred in connection with any replacement Operating Partner or Salon Manager attending these training sessions, as well as Franchisor's training fee. No such person may offer services to your Facial Bar or supervise your Facial Bar until they have completed the initial training program.
- 4.02 Franchisee Training Programs. Franchisee shall implement a training program approved by Franchisor for Personnel of the Facial Bar and shall be responsible for the proper training of its employees. Franchisee agrees not to employ any person who fails or refuses to complete Franchisee's training program or is unqualified to perform his or her duties at the Facial Bar in accordance with the requirements established for the operation of a Face Foundrié Facial Bar. We may require your Operating Partner and Personnel to attend various training courses, trade shows, ongoing education or certification programs, and/or webinars at the times and locations designated by us, including courses and programs provided by third-parties we designate and/or provided by us and our Affiliates. You will be responsible for the costs of all such ongoing education.
- 4.03 Additional Training. Franchisee and its employees shall attend and conduct such additional training programs as Franchisor may from time to time reasonably require relating to the operation of the Facial Bar and the System. Franchisee also may be required to purchase training or other instructional materials as specified by Franchisor from time to time in the Operations Manual or otherwise. Franchisee is responsible for reimbursement of Franchisor's trainers' travel and living expenses and other related expenses for any such additional training. Franchisee is responsible for all travel and living expenses and wages incurred in connection with its Personnel attending any training sessions.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Partner and Salon Manager are required to attend and successfully complete the initial management training program to the satisfaction of Face Foundrie. This training must be completed before the Facial Bar can open for business. Face Foundrie does not charge a fee for up to three individuals to participate in the initial training program. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs and expenses, such as transportation, lodging, meals, compensation, and incidental expenses, for each individual attending the training. Face Foundrie also reserves the right to require assistant managers to attend the initial training program at their discretion.
Any successor or replacement Operating Partner or Salon Manager must successfully complete the initial training program no more than 30 days after being appointed. However, Face Foundrie may offer an abbreviated training program for approved successor or replacement Salon Managers who previously served in designated positions at the Facial Bar. The franchisee is responsible for all related travel and living expenses and wages incurred in connection with any replacement Operating Partner or Salon Manager attending these training sessions, as well as Face Foundrie's training fee. No individual can offer services or supervise the Facial Bar until they have completed the initial training program.
Before the Facial Bar opens, Face Foundrie will send a Performance Manager, New Store Opener, or Trainer to confirm that the staff is properly trained and the Facial Bar is ready to open. If the representative determines that additional training is required, the franchisee will be subject to Face Foundrie's then-current training fees of $400 per trainer per day, plus the trainer's expenses, including travel, lodging, meals, and other reasonable expenses. If the Operating Partner and manager-level employees cannot complete initial training to Face Foundrie's satisfaction, Face Foundrie may terminate the Franchise Agreement.
In addition to the initial training program, Face Foundrie may require the Operating Partner and Personnel to attend various training courses, trade shows, ongoing education or certification programs, and/or webinars. The franchisee will be responsible for the costs of all such ongoing education. Face Foundrie also reserves the right to charge for training program fees beyond the initial training program for the franchisee and its original Operating Partner, including additional pre-opening training if Face Foundrie determines that the staff is not properly trained before the Facial Bar opens.