Is Itan obligated to keep the hands-on training facility in the same location?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
al training to our satisfaction at least 2 weeks before your Salon opens.
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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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, Itan is not obligated to keep the hands-on training facility in the same location. The FDD states that the hands-on training takes place at a designated training facility in San Diego, California, and specifies that the current designated training facility is a franchised Salon in San Diego. However, Itan explicitly reserves the right to change the training facility at any time.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the location of the 5-day hands-on training could change. While currently in San Diego, California, Itan can move it to another location. This could impact travel costs and logistics for franchisees attending the training.
It is common for franchisors to retain the flexibility to modify training locations based on various factors such as cost, availability, and the quality of the training facility. Franchisees should confirm the training location closer to their training date and factor in potential travel expenses.