Where does the initial training program for a Mr. Sandless franchise take place?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Within sixty (60) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and prior to the opening of your Business (the "Initial Training Period"), you (if you are an individual) or at least one (1) of your principals (if you are a corporation, partnership or limited liability company) and your Designated Manager (defined in Section 9.6), if any, and your Technical Manager (defined in Section 9.6), if any, shall attend and satisfactorily complete our training program at our headquarters in Aston, Pennsylvania or at such other location designated by us, including a brief phone sales class and color test. We will provide tuition-free training for up to three (3) persons, including you (if you are an individual) or at least one of your principals (if you are a corporation, partnership or limited liability company), and your Designated Manager, if any, or your Technical Manager, if any. Each of your additional or replacement Designated Managers or Technical Managers shall attend, at your expense including our then current tuition rate, and successfully complete the training program to our satisfaction prior to assuming management responsibilities. You shall be solely responsible for all other training-related expenses including, without limitation, travel expenses to and from the training site, lodging accommodations for additional persons, dining expenses, and salaries for your employees. The training program lasts two (2) to five (5) days and involves classroom and handson experience. No trainee will be entitled to any monies or payment for any services performed by such trainee during the training program.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program takes place at the company headquarters in Aston, Pennsylvania, or at another location that Mr. Sandless designates. The training must be completed within 60 days of the franchise agreement's effective date and before the business opens.
The Mr. Sandless training program is mandatory for the franchisee (if an individual) or at least one principal (if a corporation, partnership, or LLC), as well as any designated or technical managers. Mr. Sandless provides tuition-free training for up to three people. This training includes a brief phone sales class and color test.
The franchisee is responsible for all other training-related expenses, such as travel, lodging, dining, and employee salaries. The training program typically lasts two to five days and includes both classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Trainees will not receive any payment for services they perform during the training program.