Where does Pearce Bespoke conduct its initial training program?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You (if the franchisee is an individual) or your operating principal (if the franchisee is a business entity) and your manager (if applicable) must complete our initial training program, to our satisfaction, before opening your Franchised Business. We will train you online and/or at our location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, or, if we permit, at your location. If we agree to train you at your location, you will be responsible for all costs associated with our travel, lodging, and other reasonably related expenses.
Trainees must satisfactorily complete the initial training program at least one week prior to the opening of the Franchised Business
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 21–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program can be completed online, at their location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, or, if permitted by Pearce Bespoke, at the franchisee's location. The franchisee (or operating principal/manager) must complete the initial training program to Pearce Bespoke's satisfaction before opening their franchised business, and trainees must complete it at least one week prior to opening.
If Pearce Bespoke agrees to conduct the training at the franchisee's location, the franchisee is responsible for covering all associated costs. These costs include travel, lodging, and other reasonably related expenses incurred by Pearce Bespoke's trainers.
Pearce Bespoke does not charge an additional fee for the initial training program itself. However, franchisees are responsible for their own travel and living expenses while attending the initial training. Failure to complete the Initial Management Training Program to Pearce Bespoke's satisfaction can result in the termination of the franchise agreement.