What is the total number of training hours, both classroom and on-the-job, for an Itan franchise?
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 | |
| Totals | 80 | 80 |
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 initial training program includes a total of 80 hours of classroom training and 80 hours of on-the-job training. This training is designed for the Managing Owner and initial general managers, with the Managing Owner's successful completion being mandatory before the salon opens.
The classroom training covers various subjects, including team training, team management, brand experience, management reports and POS systems, inventory management and planning, goal setting, local salon marketing, franchise reporting requirements, accounting and record keeping, and franchisee compliance. These classroom sessions take place via LMS and Teams.
The on-the-job training includes in-person training in San Diego, team evaluation, pre-opening training, and post-opening training and support, all conducted at the franchisee's salon. This comprehensive training aims to equip franchisees with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and operate their Itan salon effectively.