Is the Floyds 99 franchisee required to attend the initial training program?
Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
igations and the Franchisee requests, in writing, an extension of time in which to have its FLOYD'S 99 Shop established before such development period lapses. The Franchisee shall obtain the Franchisor's approval prior to opening the Barbershop for business.
6. TRAINING
- 6.1 Initial Training Program. The Franchisee, if the Franchisee is an individual, or the principal owner of the Franchisee entity, or, if the Barbershop governed by this Agreement is not the first Barbershop developed by the Franchise or an affiliate, the individual designated by the Franchisee to assume primary responsibility for the overall management of the FLOYD'S 99 Shop (the "Principal Manager"), must attend the initial training program which is conducted by the Franchisor at one of the Franchisor's designated training facilities. Successful completion of the initial training program by the Principal Manager is a prerequisite to perform the duties of the Principal Manager. The Franchisor permits the attendance of two management-level individuals in the Franchisor's initial training program without the imposition of any tuition or fee. However, the Franchisee is responsible for any and all traveling expenses, living expenses and wages incurred by the Franchisee and its employees in connection with their attendance at the training program. Participants in the training program do not receive compensation from the Franchisor during their training. It is mandatory that at least one individual successfully completes the initial training program prior to the commencement of operation of the FLOYD'S 99 Shop by the Franchisee. The primary objective of the initial training program is to provide comprehensive instruction on the Franchisor's Licensed Methods, trademark protection and brand consistency across FLOYD'S 99 locations.
- 6.2 Length of Initial Training. The initial training program consists of a total of approximately 40 hours of classroom training and 7 to 10 days of in Shop training, at a location designated by the Franchisor. The Franchisor reserves the right to waive a portion of the training program or alter the training schedule, if in the Franchisor's sole discretion, the Franchisee or the Principal Manager has sufficient prior experience or training. The Franchisor also reserves the right to provide training remotely by live video conferencing or other virtual means.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 57–58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Floyds 99 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee, if an individual, or the principal owner of the franchisee entity must attend the initial training program. If the barbershop is not the first one developed by the franchisee or an affiliate, the individual designated as the Principal Manager must attend the training. Successful completion of this initial training program is a prerequisite for performing the duties of Principal Manager.
Floyds 99 permits two management-level individuals to attend the initial training program without tuition or fees. However, the franchisee is responsible for all travel, living, and wage expenses incurred by the franchisee and their employees during training. Participants do not receive compensation from Floyds 99 during training. At least one individual must successfully complete the initial training program before the Floyds 99 shop commences operations.
The initial training program's primary objective is to provide comprehensive instruction on Floyds 99's Licensed Methods, trademark protection, and brand consistency across all locations. The program consists of approximately 40 hours of classroom training and 7 to 10 days of in-shop training at a location designated by Floyds 99. Floyds 99 reserves the right to waive a portion of the training program or alter the training schedule if the franchisee or Principal Manager has sufficient prior experience or training. Floyds 99 also reserves the right to provide training remotely via live video conferencing or other virtual means. If the franchisee hires a new Principal Manager during the term of the agreement, that person will be required to successfully complete the initial training program.