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When new Franchise Partners sign on with&nbsp;<a href="https://shuckinshackfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=shuckin-shack-franchise-training-support-2730067" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar</a>, they’re joining a family. And that family shows up in a big way to make sure every new Shack opens its doors with a bang. From in-depth pre-opening guidance to immersive in-market support,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/shuckinshack/info">Shuckin’ Shack’s</a> franchise training program is built to help operators embody the brand’s laid-back, coastal vibe while running a tight ship behind the scenes.“We offer training from department to department — from real estate to operations and everything in between,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmeriam?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=shuckin-shack-franchise-training-support-2730067" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sarah Meriam</a>, Chief Operating Officer of Shuckin’ Shack. “Once it gets to operations, we do a lot of hands-on training around the opening process: how to find the right business licenses, how to manage construction and how to uphold our brand standards.”That all leads to Shuck U, a two-week immersive training program at the brand’s headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina. There, Franchise Partners and their team members dive into the Shuckin’ Shack playbook with a mix of classroom learning, test kitchen trials and real restaurant shadowing.<img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeuHoeckVlU8CiQIyNv4Uh7hwcnKIk4rytRrw-s0DuiCaRRMedqWnvJFkxTgELaXSBLfyOQQNGNcDQcZLVmlTIB2snnxoegHXCuXz9Xzlo4spUkDjvl89UgIHwAzd5RMV3yiW4g?key=qCdBb59YPZbR-enO8HjaqA">“The first week of training is a lot of classroom time — we learned how to make every recipe in the test kitchen and test bar,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/navy-veteran-transitions-from-corporate-world-to-franchising-with-shuckin-shack-2727732">Rob Schryver</a>, a Franchise Partner who recently opened in Alpharetta, Georgia. “We learned about prep, fall times — everything that goes into serving the food the right way.”The second week shifts to live immersion at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theshuckinshack.com/location-wilmington?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=shuckin-shack-franchise-training-support-2730067" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the original Wilmington Shuckin’ Shack</a>. “We cycled through front and back of house operations, showed up early to help open and stayed through closing. We got to see what it’s like from morning to night,” Schryver said. “It gave me and my team a great snapshot of the business.”<h2>From Shellfish Safety to P&amp;L Savvy</h2>Food safety is non-negotiable at Shuckin’ Shack — especially when dealing with delicate products like oysters.“Each market has its own local regulations, so we make sure Franchise Partners get everything they need: health certifications, alcohol licenses, knife safety, seafood handling — all of it,” Meriam said. “We hold a very high standard when it comes to product quality and menu execution.”That attention to detail carries through to the business side. Shuckin’ Shack’s training also includes deep dives into cost control, P&amp;Ls and team management.&nbsp;“We have different training tracks for owners, managers and employees,” Meriam said. “For owners, we cover food and labor costs, standard chart of accounts, systemwide benchmarks — even things like lease negotiations and insurance.”<h2>Hands-On Help for Grand Opening Success</h2>As Franchise Partners near their launch date, the support ramps up even further.“We bring a training team of seasoned front-of-house and back-of-house staff from other locations to work alongside the new team,” Meriam said. “We also send members of our executive team — our VP of Marketing, CEO, even our co-founder. We help with orientation, training and soft opening. We want to make sure staff are confident and ready.”Schryver saw that support firsthand in the final days leading up to his opening. “They were down here with us for several days,” he said. “We got everything organized — decorations, food orders, equipment, training schedules. There wasn’t any part of the restaurant operation they weren’t involved in. Everything was centered around these final push activities to make sure we were ready.”<h2>Ongoing Coaching for Continued Growth</h2>Support doesn’t stop once the doors open. Shuckin’ Shack’s ops team stays active in the field to help with anything from onboarding new managers to troubleshooting operational challenges.“If a Franchise Partner changes over staff and wants to send someone back to Shuck U for an abbreviated training, we’re happy to do that,” Meriam said. “Our ops team works directly with Franchise Partners to find solutions. Struggling with food costs? We’ll audit your inventory and ordering process. It’s all about being agile and effective — we know everyone learns differently.”Schryver, a Navy veteran with a 35-year corporate background, says the level of support sets Shuckin’ Shack apart. “I’ve worked with big-name franchisors like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A, and this couldn’t be more different,” he said. “It’s a hands-on culture that really wants Franchise Partners to succeed.”<h2>A Taste of the Coast, Ready To Serve</h2>With the latest Shuckin’ Shack opening in Alpharetta, Schryver was a huge Shuckin’ success — thanks in large part to the training and support they received.<img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdG8QIShc3P8Dj1oik3YtcvLfcypvK7VxB9C7mmfcysQXAot4z7nrvPw_Yhp9uqjl0_d4zntRsC9V7g3YbiB16cxSqupLaGw-E96RBeFtRJhiIUxpvZDxzvwTkod9J2GMY-JHfaLg?key=qCdBb59YPZbR-enO8HjaqA">“It’s not just about my confidence — it’s my team’s confidence, too,” he said. “We’re excited to bring the beach to Alpharetta, and we needed the training to do that.”At Shuckin’ Shack, starting your own business means diving into&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/shuckinshack/how-shuckin-shack-oyster-bar-innovates-with-non-traditional-locations-2722706#franchisor">a well-oiled system designed for success</a> and riding the wave with a team that’s got your back from the first oyster shucked to the last toast at grand opening.For more information on franchising with Shuckin’ Shack, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/shuckinshack">https://1851franchise.com/shuckinshack</a>.

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