Where does the initial training program for Mr. Sandless take place?
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 takes place at the company headquarters in Aston, Pennsylvania, or with a franchisee selected by Mr. Sandless. The training can be conducted in the field, virtually, or any other location designated by Mr. Sandless.
The initial training lasts approximately 2 to 5 days and includes instruction in Mr. Sandless's policies and procedures. The training schedule is not fixed but is arranged when a new franchisee is ready. Franchisees, their Designated Manager, and Technical Manager must complete the training program before opening the business or assuming managerial responsibilities. There is no tuition fee for up to three trainees.
However, franchisees are responsible for covering all expenses incurred during training, including lodging, travel, transportation, and meals. The training is provided under the supervision of certified system specialists, a certified local franchisee, Daniel J. Prasalowicz, or Gerald Rich, Jr., all of whom have between 10 and 35 years of experience in the relevant subjects.