What is the total number of 'hands-on' training hours in the Pearce Bespoke First Session?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Obligation | Section in Agreement | Disclosure Document Item |
|---|---|---|
| g. Compliance with standards and | FA Sections 8I, (I) and (N) | Items 11 and 16 |
| policies/ Manual | ||
| h. Trademarks and proprietary | FA Sections 3 and 9 | Items 13 and 14 |
| information | DA Section 8 | |
| i. Restrictions on products/ services | FA Sections 1 and 8(D) and (P) | Items 8, 11, and 16 |
| offered | ||
| j. Warranty and customer service | FA Section 8(D) | Item 11 |
| requirements | ||
| k. Territorial development and sales | FA Section 1(B) DA | Item 12 |
| quotas | Sections 3 and 4 | |
| l. Ongoing product/service purchases | FA Section 8(D) | Items 8 and 11 |
| m. Maintenance, appearance, and | FA Sections 2(B)(3) and 8(B) and I | Item 11 |
| remodeling requirements | ||
| n. Insurance | FA Section 10 | Items 6 and 8 |
| o. Advertising | FA Section 6 | Items 6, 7, 8, and 11 |
| p. Indemnification | FA Section 11 DA Section 8 | Item 6 |
| q. Owner’s participation/ | FA Sections 7(D) and 8(A) and (J) | Items 11 and 15 |
| management/staffing | ||
| r. Records/reports | FA Sections 12(A) and (B) | Item 16 |
| s. Inspections/audits | FA Section 12I | Items 6 and 11 |
| t. Transfer | FA Sections 13 and 14 DA Section 7 | Item 17 |
| u. Renewal | FA Section 2(B) | Item 17 |
| v. Post-termination obligations | FA Section 17 DA Section 8 | Item 17 |
| w. Non-competition covenants | FA Section 18 DA Section 8 | Item 17 |
| Subject | Hours of | Hours of |
| Classroom Training | “Hands-On” Training | |
| Business Planning | 1 | 4 |
| Marketing | 2 | 0 |
| Legal Structure & Financing | 2 | 0 |
| Franchise Development & Trade Look | 3 | 0 |
| Standards | ||
| Accounting & Bookkeeping | 2 | 0 |
| Introduction to Advertising & Local | 4 | 1 |
| Marketing | ||
| Service Vendor Overview | 3 | 0 |
| Technology | 1 | 1 |
| Measuring & Ordering | 3 | 0 |
| Introductio |
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 First Session, also known as New Franchisee Orientation Training, includes a specific breakdown of classroom and 'hands-on' training hours across various subjects. For 'Business Planning', there is 1 hour of classroom training and 4 hours of 'hands-on' training. 'Marketing' consists of 2 hours of classroom training with no 'hands-on' training. 'Legal Structure & Financing' involves 2 hours of classroom training without any 'hands-on' component. 'Franchise Development & Trade Look Standards' includes 3 hours of classroom training and no 'hands-on' training. 'Accounting & Bookkeeping' is covered with 2 hours of classroom training and zero 'hands-on' hours. 'Introduction to Advertising & Local Marketing' has 4 hours of classroom training and 1 hour of 'hands-on' training. 'Service Vendor Overview' is allocated 3 hours of classroom training with no 'hands-on' training. 'Technology' includes 1 hour of classroom training and 1 hour of 'hands-on' training. 'Measuring & Ordering' is taught through 3 hours of classroom training without any 'hands-on' component, and 'Introduction to Buying Custom Products' involves 2 hours of classroom training and no 'hands-on' training.
In total, the 'hands-on' training hours for the Pearce Bespoke First Session amount to 6 hours. This is derived from summing the 'hands-on' hours for 'Business Planning' (4 hours), 'Introduction to Advertising & Local Marketing' (1 hour), and 'Technology' (1 hour). The remaining subjects within the First Session do not incorporate any 'hands-on' training, focusing instead on classroom-based instruction.
Prospective franchisees should note that the 'hands-on' training is focused on business planning, marketing, and technology. This suggests that Pearce Bespoke places a significant emphasis on these areas for new franchisees. Understanding the balance between classroom learning and practical application can help a franchisee prepare for the initial training program and allocate their time effectively during the training period.