For Marble Slab Creamery, what is the total number of online learning hours provided during training?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Online Learning | On the Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome, training | 0 | 1.5 | Certified Training |
| overview, brand | Store located in | ||
| history & philosophy, | Greater Atlanta, GA | ||
| facility tour | or other location | ||
| Product Overview and hands-on training | 1.25 | 16 | Certified Training Store located in Greater Atlanta, GA or other location |
| Cleaning and preventative maintenance | .25 | 4.5 | Certified Training Store located in Greater Atlanta, GA or other location |
| Customer service and shift management | 0.5 | 5.25 | Certified Training Store located in Greater Atlanta, GA or other location |
| Opening and closing | 0 | 4.5 | Certified Training |
| procedures | Store located in | ||
| Column 1 Subject | Column 2 Hours of Online Learning | Column 3 On the Job Training | Column 4 Location Greater Atlanta, GA or other location |
| Business management (ordering, food cost, inventory, etc.) | 0 | 7.25 | Certified Training Store located in Greater Atlanta, GA or other location |
| TOTALS | 2 | 39 | Our corporate offices in Beverly Hills, CA* |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 53–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program includes a total of 2 hours of online learning. This online learning is divided among several subjects. Specifically, the "Product Overview and hands-on training" segment includes 1.25 hours of online learning, while "Cleaning and preventative maintenance" accounts for 0.25 hours. The "Customer service and shift management" segment includes 0.5 hours of online learning.
Prospective franchisees should note that the online learning component is relatively small compared to the 39 hours of on-the-job training. This suggests that the training heavily emphasizes practical, hands-on experience in a certified training store. The online modules likely serve as an introduction or supplement to the in-store training.
It is important for potential Marble Slab Creamery franchisees to consider the costs associated with attending the training, as they are responsible for transportation, lodging, food, and wages for themselves and any other trainees. The actual cost will vary depending on the distance traveled and the type of accommodations chosen. Franchisees should also be aware that the franchisor may modify the training schedules to provide the most current and effective learning opportunity.