Is there any on-the-job training included in the Focus Cfo Initial Training program?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On- The-Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Training1 | 20-30 hours | 0 | Online |
| Focus CFO Mastery Program2 | 90 minutes per session for 6 sessions; sessions are held 2nd and 4th Monday each month | 0 | Virtual |
| Climb the Mountain® | 8-10 hours over 2 | 0 | Held in-person at a location within |
| Workshop2,3 | days | the United States | |
| Tuesday Night Training and Best Practices Sessions2 | 60 minutes per session; sessions are held the 2nd Tuesday each month | 0 | Virtual |
| Monthly Local Group | 2 hours monthly | 0 | Either in-person in your local |
| Meetings4 | region or virtual | ||
| All AP Sessions5 | 1-3 days twice per year | 0 | Held in-person at a location within the United States |
| All Hands Meeting5 | 3-4 hours once per year virtually and 1 day once per year in- person | 0 | Held virtually in spring and held in-person in Columbus, Ohio in fall |
| Sandler Sales Training6 | 16 total hours of Bootcamp to kick off then 90 min. per | 0 | Bootcamp is in-person at a location within the United States |
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training week for 11 months for reinforcement training | Hours of On- The-Job Training | Location or Virtual; reinforcement training is Virtual |
| Certified Exit Planning | 5-day program | 0 | Virtual |
| Advisor (CEPA) Training | |||
| and Certification7 | |||
| Cybersecurity Training8 | 40 minutes, plus additional 15-45 minutes training if Franchisee fails phishing test | 0 | Virtual |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 17–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program does not include any on-the-job training. The initial training consists of online modules through the Playbook, which takes approximately 20-30 hours to complete.
The FDD outlines various training programs, including the Focus CFO Mastery Program, Climb the Mountain® Workshop, Tuesday Night Training and Best Practices Sessions, Monthly Local Group Meetings, All AP Sessions, All Hands Meeting, Sandler Sales Training, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) Training, and Cybersecurity Training. However, all these programs are listed as having zero hours of on-the-job training.
Prospective franchisees should note that while there is no formal on-the-job training, Focus CFO does provide ongoing support and resources, such as access to the Playbook, marketing materials, and business development assistance. Franchisees are also required to participate in ongoing training sessions and workshops to reinforce best practices and stay updated on industry trends. The absence of on-the-job training may mean franchisees need to be proactive in seeking practical experience and applying the knowledge gained from the training programs in their day-to-day operations.