Does Mr. Sandless provide tuition-free training, and if so, for whom?
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, Mr. Sandless does not charge tuition for the initial training program for the franchisee, their Designated Manager, and their Technical Manager, with a maximum of three trainees. This is a benefit to the franchisee, as it reduces the initial investment costs. However, the franchisee is responsible for covering all expenses incurred during training, including lodging for additional trainees, travel, transportation, and meals for all attendees.
The initial training program for Mr. Sandless consists of approximately 2 to 5 days of training at the company headquarters in Aston, Pennsylvania, or with a franchisee chosen by Mr. Sandless. The training will be conducted in the field, virtually, or any other place Mr. Sandless may designate, and includes instruction in the company's policies and procedures. The franchisee must satisfactorily complete the training program, including a brief phone sales class and short color test, before opening the Business.
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. These individuals have 10-35 years' experience in the subjects taught. Mr. Sandless holds training sessions whenever there is a new franchisee ready to be trained, and does not have a set training schedule, such as monthly or bi-monthly.