What is the duration of the initial training program for a Mr. Sandless franchise?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The initial training program consists of approximately 2-5 days of training at our headquarters in Aston, Pennsylvania or with a franchisee of our choosing. The training will be conducted in the field, virutally or any other place as we may designate, and includes instruction in our policies and procedures. We hold training sessions whenever we have a new franchisee ready to be trained; we do not have a set training schedule (i.e., monthly or bi-monthly). You must satisfactorily complete the training program, including a brief phone sales class and short color test, before opening the Business, and your Designated Manager and Technical Manager must successfully complete the training program before assuming managerial responsibility. We do not charge tuition for you, your Designated Manager and Technical Manager to attend the initial training program (a maximum of three trainees). You must pay for all expenses you, your Designated Manager and Technical Manager incur during training, including lodging expenses for additional trainees, travel expenses, transportation and meals. Training will be provided under the supervision of at least one of the certified system specialists, a certified local franchisee, Daniel J. Prasalowicz or Gerald Rich, Jr., who have 10-35 years' experience in the subjects taught.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program lasts approximately 2 to 5 days. The training takes place at the Mr. Sandless headquarters in Aston, Pennsylvania, or with a franchisee selected by Mr. Sandless. The training can be conducted in the field, virtually, or at any other location designated by Mr. Sandless.
The Mr. Sandless training includes instruction in the company's policies and procedures. Mr. Sandless does not have a set training schedule, but rather holds training sessions when a new franchisee is ready. Franchisees, their Designated Manager, and their Technical Manager must satisfactorily complete the training program, including a brief phone sales class and short color test, before opening the business or assuming managerial responsibilities.
Mr. Sandless does not charge tuition for up to three trainees (franchisee, Designated Manager, and Technical Manager) to attend the initial training program. However, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses incurred during training, including lodging for additional trainees, travel, transportation, and meals. The training will be provided under the supervision of at least one of the certified system specialists, a certified local franchisee, Daniel J. Prasalowicz or Gerald Rich, Jr., who have 10-35 years' experience in the subjects taught.