Is the Initial Training Program for Red Wagon Club run individually or in groups?
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 the 2024 Red Wagon Club Franchise Disclosure Document, the Initial Training Program is conducted in 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 and weekly group coaching calls. Franchisees will attend these calls with other franchisees from various locations. In addition to the group calls, Red Wagon Club provides individual firm coaching calls a minimum of twice per month. The in-person training, estimated to last 3 to 5 days, takes place at the Red Wagon Club office in Pittsburgh, PA, or potentially virtually or at another specified location.
The Initial Training Program for Red Wagon Club is run in cohorts with other franchisees. The training is provided at no charge to the Operating Principal and Designated Manager, if applicable, 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 at the headquarters or another location determined by Red Wagon Club.
Operating Principals and Designated Managers must complete the Initial Training Program to Red Wagon Club's satisfaction before opening their RWC Business, and within 180 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. Failure to complete the training may result in a requirement to attend additional training, which may incur a fee of $1,000 per trainer, per day, plus costs and expenses.