Where does the classroom training for the Gold Star franchise orientation take place?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training2 | Hours of “On the Job” Training3 | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | 4 | 0 | Classroom Training: Gold Star corporate offices On the Job: Gold Star corporate offices or company-owned Restaurant |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 26–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the classroom training for the orientation program is held at Gold Star's corporate offices. The orientation program includes 4 hours of classroom training. There is also an on-the-job portion of the orientation that takes place at Gold Star's corporate offices or a company-owned restaurant.
This means that new Gold Star franchisees and their managers will need to travel to the corporate headquarters for the initial orientation training. Franchisees should factor in the cost of travel, lodging, and meals when budgeting for the initial investment.
Gold Star also states that the information in the table is based on Gold Star's training program as of December 31, 2024, and the program is subject to modification by Gold Star. This means that the location of the classroom training may change in the future.