What instructional materials are used in the Kitchen Solvers Pre-Opening Training Program?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ocal KS Franchise | | | | | TOTALS | 52 hours | 8 hours | | The instructional materials for the Pre-Opening Training Program include the Kitchen Solvers Business System's Online Manual, lecture, instructional materials, hands-on demonstration, and practice. We offer our Pre-Opening Training Program as needed throughout the year. Training instructors include Alec Baumer, Wil Calkins, Joanne DuCharme, and Kali Morgenthaler. Wil has 28 years of experience in the sales and operations industry and has been with us since September 2024. Alec has 12 years of experience in kitchen and cabinetry design and installation and has been with us since January of 2021. Joanne has 15 years of experience in the marketing and CRM management industry and has been with us since March of 2012. Kali has 15 years of experience in the marketing industry and has been with us since June 2019.
If, during the term of the Franchise Agreement, you hire a new installer, then we may require that person to complete one day of training prior to working as an installer. In addition to paying the salary, fringe benefits, travel costs and expenses, and related costs for the newly hired installer, you must pay us a daily fee of $350 plus expenses for such training.
We may sponsor at least one convention per year in a location that we designate, for all of our franchisees. If held, you are required to attend this convention.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 26–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the instructional materials for the Pre-Opening Training Program include the Kitchen Solvers Business System's Online Manual, lectures, instructional materials, hands-on demonstrations, and practice. This comprehensive approach ensures that new franchisees receive a well-rounded education, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application.
The Kitchen Solvers Business Systems Online Manual is a key component of the training, addressing business start-up, installation, and ongoing operations. The manual contains proprietary information that franchisees must keep confidential, as detailed in Item 14 of the FDD. Access to this manual is granted to franchisees, and the current version is included in Exhibit E of the FDD.
Kitchen Solvers also provides ongoing support training as deemed necessary, ensuring franchisees stay updated with the latest business practices and industry standards. This commitment to continuous learning helps franchisees adapt to changing market conditions and maintain a competitive edge. The training instructors include Alec Baumer, Wil Calkins, Joanne DuCharme, and Kali Morgenthaler, each bringing years of experience in various relevant fields.