Where is the 'Day to day operating procedures' portion of the Flowerama training program held?
Flowerama Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
nter and/or through a virtual communication platform.
We conduct the initial training program generally three to four times per year (or more frequently, if needed). The instructional materials include our Franchise Operations and Brand Standards Manual, Fruit Bouquets Franchise Operations and Brand Standards Manual, videos, demonstrations and practice.
Our initial training program is a minimum of four weeks and is a combination of classroom and onthe-job training. We encourage trainees to extend the time on the job in our company-owned outlets for a total of six weeks of training or until they feel confident and comfortable in their ability to handle day-to-day shop operations. The Initial Franchise Fee includes the cost of the initial training program for you and/or a supervisorial or managerial employee designated by you.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Flowerama's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program is a minimum of four weeks long and includes both classroom and on-the-job training. Flowerama encourages trainees to extend their on-the-job training in company-owned outlets for a total of six weeks, or until they feel confident in managing daily shop operations.
The Flowerama training program occurs at the company headquarters in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in company-owned Flowerama Centers located in the Cedar Falls area, through a virtual communication platform, and/or at the 1-800-Flowers headquarters in Jericho, New York. The initial training program may also be conducted through a virtual communication platform.
For franchisees adding a Fruit Bouquets business to their Flowerama Center, additional training or assistance related to fulfilling fruit bouquets may be available. If Flowerama provides this additional training, it will be offered at no charge. Fruit Bouquets training is currently conducted at the franchisee's Flowerama Center and/or through a virtual communication platform.