What format does the Red Wagon Club Initial Training Program currently use?
Red_Wagon_Club Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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Training Programs
We will provide your Operating Principal and your Designated Manager, if applicable, with an initial training program for the operation of an RWC Business (the "Initial Training Program"). Currently, the Initial Training Program is a combined format of digital and in-person training. The digital training portion will consist of a minimum of 10 weeks of virtual training. The virtual training will include a weekly pre-recorded video, accompanied by a weekly group coaching call. These virtual trainings will be accompanied by a franchisee homework assignment. During the group coaching call, Franchisee will attend the call with other franchisees from various locations. Additionally, Franchisor will provide an individual firm coaching call a minimum of twice per month. The in-person training will occur at our office in Pittsburgh, PA and is estimated to last approximately 3 to 5 days, though we may conduct the in-person sessions virtually or at another location we specify. We may vary the Initial Training Program based on the experience and skill level of the individual(s) attending.
The Initial Training Program will be run in "cohorts" with other franchisees. We will provide the Initial Training Program to your Operating Principal and your Designated Manager, if applicable, at no charge, as such training is covered by your Initial Franchise Fee. If we provide any portion of the Initial Training Program on-site at our headquarters or at any other location determined by us, you are responsible for all expenses associated with attending the Initial Training Program, including wages, travel, lodging, and other accommodations. Should any portion of the Initial Training Program take place at your RWC
Business, we may charge you for all travel and living expenses for the trainer(s) we send to your RWC Business.
Your Operating Principal and your Designated Manager, if applicable, must complete the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction prior to opening your RWC Business for operations, and in any event within 180 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. If your Operating Principal and your Designated Manager, if applicable and any other required trainees (detailed below) fail to complete the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction, we may require you to attend additional training. If you or we determine that additional training is necessary after completion of the Initial Training Program, we may provide up to 3 additional days of training to you at our then-current fee for additional training
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Red Wagon Club's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Initial Training Program is a combined format of digital and in-person training. The digital portion includes a minimum of 10 weeks of virtual training, featuring weekly pre-recorded videos, group coaching calls, and homework assignments. Franchisees will participate in group coaching calls with other franchisees from various locations, and the franchisor will also provide individual coaching calls at least twice a month.
The in-person training is estimated to last approximately 3 to 5 days and takes place at the Red Wagon Club office in Pittsburgh, PA, although the document states that the in-person sessions may be conducted virtually or at another specified location. The Initial Training Program will be run in cohorts with other franchisees.
Red Wagon Club provides the Initial Training Program to the Operating Principal and Designated Manager at no charge, as it is covered by the Initial Franchise Fee. However, franchisees are responsible for all expenses associated with attending the Initial Training Program, including wages, travel, lodging, and other accommodations, if any portion of the training is on-site. The Operating Principal and Designated Manager must complete the Initial Training Program to Red Wagon Club's satisfaction before opening the RWC Business, and within 180 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.