Does Floors To Go offer an initial training program for new members?
Floors_To_Go Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of equipment, fixtures and signs in connection with the Redesign.
D. Member Training
Since FTG members already have experience in owning and operating floor covering stores, FTG does not offer an initial training program.
From time to time, FTG may offer seminars focused on topics of interest to FTG members (e.g., sales and marketing techniques, retail management best practices, new product offerings, and Internet applications), in which FTG members may voluntarily choose to participate. Since these seminars are specifically designed in response to timely issues faced by FTG members, the subjects taught, as well as the formats and venues in which such subjects are presented, vary from year to year. There is no predetermined plan with respect to the locations at which such seminars are held; nor is there any predetermined plan with respect to the seminar instructors or the nature of corresponding instructional materials.
There are no plans or instructors for the seminars. Attending members are expected to bear the expenses of attending these elective seminars, including lodging and meals.
In addition, FTG may hold conferences or conventions at various times to discuss matters such as sales techniques, product selection and costs, performance standards, advertising programs, new products, and operational modifications and updates. You must attend FTG's annual convention. FTG will bear the cost of your registration fee for your first convention, but you must pay all related travel, lodging and other personal expenses you incur (see Section 5.2(b) of the Membership Agreement). In addition, you must also attend FTG's annual convention in subsequent years, in order to receive the full benefit of the FTG System, and we reserve the right to charge you a fee if you elect not to attend. FTG will charge you a registration fee for your attendance at all subsequent annual conventions, and you must pay all related travel, lodging and other personal expenses that you incur during such conventions. The annual conventions, voluntary training programs, and other elective conferences and conventions will be held in a location within the United States designated by FTG.
During the past 12 months, one hundred percent (100%) of new members enrolled in our voluntary training programs and elective conferences and conventions.
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Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Floors To Go Franchise Disclosure Document, Floors To Go does not offer an initial training program for new members. The FDD specifies that because Floors To Go members already possess experience in owning and operating floor covering stores, an initial training program is not provided. This is a notable difference from many franchise systems, which typically offer comprehensive initial training to ensure franchisees can replicate the business model effectively.
Floors To Go may offer seminars from time to time that focus on topics of interest to members such as sales and marketing techniques, retail management best practices, new product offerings, and Internet applications. Participation in these seminars is voluntary. The subjects taught, formats, and venues vary from year to year based on timely issues faced by Floors To Go members. There is no predetermined plan regarding the locations, instructors, or instructional materials for these seminars.
Floors To Go also holds annual conventions to discuss topics such as sales techniques, product selection and costs, performance standards, advertising programs, new products, and operational modifications and updates. Attendance at the annual convention is mandatory. Floors To Go covers the registration fee for the first convention, but franchisees are responsible for all travel, lodging, and personal expenses. For subsequent conventions, franchisees must pay a registration fee and all associated expenses. During the past 12 months, one hundred percent of new members enrolled in voluntary training programs and elective conferences and conventions.