Who schedules the Pearce Bespoke training program?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
y payments so received are for Franchisor's benefit only and may be used or applied in any manner determined by Franchisor in Franchisor's sole and absolute discretion.
D. Training.
Franchisor will provide a training program online, or at such other location Franchisor designates, to educate, familiarize, and acquaint Franchisee with the business of operating a Pearce Bespoke Franchise. The first portion of the training program will include instruction on general business issues related to the ownership of a privately-owned Pearce Bespoke business, such as, by way of example only, product knowledge, recruitment, business plan development, tech tools, point-of-sales systems, product purchasing, Franchisor's preferred vendor program, and other topics Franchisor may select. The duration of this portion will be at Franchisor's discretion but generally will be for one week and will be scheduled by Franchisor at its discretion. The second portion of the training program may include instruction on sales and marketing, computer operation, Pearce Bespoke Franchise management, and other topics Franchisor may select. The period of this session will be at Franchisor's discretion but generally will be for one week and will be scheduled by Franchisor. Franchisee (or such other trainees required by Franchisor) must successfully complete both sessions of the training program. If Franchisee (or such other trainees required by Franchisor) fails to successfully complete both sessions, he/she may be denied the right to manage Franchisee's business and Franchisor may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 15. Franchisee will be responsible for travel costs, room and board, the salaries, fringe benefits, and other expenses Franchisee and its employees and designated trainees incur in attending both sessions of the training program. If Franchisee requests, Franchisor may at its sole discretion provide Training at Franchisee's location, and Franchisee will be responsible for reimbursing Franchisor for the transportation costs, lodging costs, and other costs reasonably related to training at Franchisee's location, up to $5,000. Franchise and or all active clothiers working with Franchise are also required to attend Franchisor's certification training (the "Certification Train
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor schedules the training program. The FDD specifies that Pearce Bespoke will provide a training program online or at a location the franchisor designates.
The training program is divided into two portions. The first portion includes instruction on general business issues related to owning a Pearce Bespoke business, such as product knowledge, recruitment, business plan development, tech tools, point-of-sales systems, product purchasing, and the franchisor's preferred vendor program. The duration of this portion is at the franchisor's discretion but is generally one week and is scheduled by the franchisor at its discretion.
The second part of the training program may include instruction on sales and marketing, computer operation, Pearce Bespoke Franchise management, and other topics the franchisor may select. The length of this session is at the franchisor's discretion but is generally one week and is scheduled by the franchisor. Franchisees must successfully complete both sessions of the training program. Franchisees are responsible for travel, room and board, salaries, fringe benefits, and other expenses incurred while attending the training program.
Pearce Bespoke also requires franchisees and active clothiers to attend certification training, which may be held online or in person at a location designated by the franchisor. The anticipated cost of certification or recertification is approximately $199, but this amount may change.