Does Best Brains currently charge a fee for refresher training?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Ongoing Training. You must participate, if we require, in up to five days per calendar year of refresher training in the operations and marketing of the Franchised Business. The refresher training will be at a location we chose or may be electronic. Currently, we do not charge a fee, but you must pay all travel and living expenses to attend training.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to participate in up to five days per calendar year of refresher training if Best Brains requires it. This training covers operations and marketing of the franchised business and may be held at a location chosen by Best Brains or conducted electronically. As of the FDD date, Best Brains does not charge a fee for this refresher training. However, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel and living expenses associated with attending the training.
This policy is subject to change, as Best Brains could decide to implement a fee for refresher training in the future. Even without a direct fee, the costs of travel and accommodation can add up, especially if the training location is far from the franchisee's Best Brains center. Franchisees should factor these potential costs into their budget and business planning.
While Best Brains currently does not charge a fee for refresher training, it is important to note that initial training for a Premium Learning Center does require a $3,500 fee. This demonstrates that Best Brains does charge for some training programs, so the lack of a current fee for refresher courses should not be taken as a guarantee that fees will not be implemented in the future.