What expenses are Best Brains franchisees responsible for when attending refresher training?

According to the 2025 Best Brains FDD, franchisees are required to participate in up to five days per calendar year of refresher training, if required by Best Brains. While Best Brains does not currently charge a fee for this training, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel and living expenses to attend. This means franchisees must budget for transportation, accommodation, meals, and any other incidental costs associated with attending the refresher training. The location of the refresher training will be chosen by Best Brains, or may be electronic.

This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisors often provide training but expect franchisees to handle their own travel and lodging costs. This ensures that franchisees bear the direct costs of their ongoing education and development, while Best Brains covers the cost of the training program itself.

Prospective Best Brains franchisees should consider these potential expenses when evaluating the overall cost of the franchise. It's important to factor in the frequency and location of these refresher training sessions to accurately estimate the annual costs. Franchisees should also inquire about the typical location of refresher courses to better anticipate travel expenses.