Where does the in-person training for Itan franchisees take place?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| SUBJECT | HOURS OF CLASSROOM | HOURS ON THE JOB | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAINING | TRAINING | |||
| In-Person Training | 0 | 40 | San Diego, California | |
| Team Training | 3 | 0 | LMS | |
| Team Management | 4 | 0 | LMS | |
| Brand Experience | 4 | 0 | LMS | |
| Management Reports and POS | 5 | 0 | LMS | |
| Inventory Management | 3 | 0 | LMS | |
| Inventory Planning | 3 | 0 | Teams | |
| Goal Setting | 3 | 0 | LMS | |
| Local Salon Marketing | 2 | 0 | LMS | |
| Salon Success Planning with Business | 3 | 0 | Teams | |
| Coach | ||||
| Franchise Reporting Requirements | 1 | 0 | LMS | |
| Accounting and Record Keeping | 2 | 0 | LMS | |
| Franchisee Compliance | 1 | 0 | LMS | |
| Team evaluation | 0 | 8 | Franchisee Salon, TBD | |
| Pre-opening Training | 0 | 16 | Franchisee Salon, TBD | |
| Post-Opening Training and Support | 0 | 16 | Franchisee Salon, TBD |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the in-person training component of the initial training program takes place in San Diego, California. Specifically, the hands-on training is conducted at a designated training facility in San Diego, California for 5 days. The FDD notes that the current designated training facility is a franchised Itan Salon located in San Diego, California, but this location may change at any time.
In addition to the hands-on training in San Diego, Itan also provides onsite training at the franchisee's salon. This onsite training includes approximately 5 days of training that takes place at the salon immediately prior to and through the opening date. During this time, a designated trainer will monitor operations and assist with the opening of the salon.
Furthermore, the table provided in Item 11 of the FDD specifies that 40 hours of in-person training occur in San Diego, California. The table also indicates that team evaluation, pre-opening training, and post-opening training and support take place at the franchisee's salon, with the location to be determined (TBD).