What is the total number of hours dedicated to initial training for a Ledgers franchise?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Operating Your Ledgers Franchise | 2 | 0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledgers Brand; Our Image and Standards | 2 | 0 | |
| Business Development and the Sales Process | 2 | 0 | |
| Marketing 101 | 3 | 0 | |
| Creating Fanatical Fans | 2 | 0 | |
| Next Steps | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 18 | 0 | |
| Software Name | Nature | Approx. Cost per month | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (currently) | |||
| Loyalty Accounting System | Bookkeeping, and | $30/month | |
| powered by Intuit | Accounting functionality | ||
| Dext | Receipt Capture and Recognition integrated with Intuit | $30/month | |
| Financial Cents | CRM Platform | $212.40/month | |
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of on- the-job Training | Location |
| Introductions and Overview | 1 | 0 | (Note 1) |
| Cloud Technology | 3 | 0 | |
| Central Processing Services | 2 | 0 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Ledgers Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program includes a total of 18 hours of classroom training. This training covers various aspects of operating a Ledgers franchise.
The training modules include 1 hour for Introductions and Overview, 3 hours dedicated to Cloud Technology, and 2 hours for Central Processing Services. Additionally, 2 hours are allocated to Operating Your Ledgers Franchise, another 2 hours for Ledgers Brand; Our Image and Standards, and 2 hours for Business Development and the Sales Process. Marketing 101 takes up 3 hours, Creating Fanatical Fans is covered in 2 hours, and Next Steps is allocated 1 hour.
Prospective franchisees should note that while Ledgers provides this initial training without charge for the training itself, franchisees are responsible for covering their own expenses. These expenses include travel, lodging, transportation, meal costs, and wages for any employees attending the training. The initial training is a mandatory requirement for franchisees or their principals to successfully operate a Ledgers franchise.