How long is Itan's hands-on training in San Diego?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our initial training program currently includes: (a) 2 to 4 weeks of self-paced remotely conducted training that is conducted in separate 2 stages; (b) 5 days of hands-on training conducted at a designated training facility in San Diego, California; and (c) 5 days of onsite training and assistance conducted at your Salon at the time you open.
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- Remote Training Stage 1: Stage 1 of remote training consists of online core operational curriculum administered through iTAN University, which is accessed through LMS. This is a self-paced program that is expected to take 1 to 2 weeks to complete. This training will be supplemented with 12 hours of live virtual training sessions conducted remotely by our Franchise Business Coach using MS Teams (or any other virtual platform we designate).
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- Hands-On Training San Diego: After the trainees have successfully completed stage 1 of remote training, they must attend and successfully complete 5 days of hands-on practice and training that takes place at a designated training facility in San Diego, California. Our current designated training facility is a franchised Salon located in San Diego, California. We may change the training facility at any time. Hands-on training typically occurs 1 month prior to opening, although we reserve the right to change the timing.
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- Remote Training Stage 2: Stage 2 of remote training includes online management and franchise owner training courses conducted through iTAN University. This training will also be supplemented with 12 hours of live virtual coaching sessions conducted remotely by our Franchise Business Coach using MS Teams (or any other virtual platform we designate). Remote training conducted via LMS will be monitored through a training reports system. Stage 2 training typically begins after completion of hands-on training in San Diego, although we reserve the right to adjust the order of training at our discretion.
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- Onsite Training: Onsite training includes approximately 5 days of training that takes place at your Salon immediately prior to and through your opening date. Onsite training is an informal training program where our designated trainer will monitor your operations and assist you with the opening of your Salon.
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 hands-on training program in San Diego, California is 5 days long. This training is a component of the initial training program for the Managing Owner and initial general managers.
The hands-on training takes place at a designated training facility, which is currently a franchised Salon in San Diego, California, although Itan reserves the right to change the training facility. This hands-on training typically occurs one month before the Salon opening, but the timing is subject to change at Itan's discretion.
Prior to attending the hands-on training, trainees must complete stage 1 of remote training. After the hands-on training, trainees will complete stage 2 of remote training. The initial training program also includes 5 days of onsite training at the franchisee's Salon when it opens.