When must a Best Brains franchisee pay the Certification Fee?

According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Certification Fee is $50 per attempt and is due as incurred. This means a franchisee will pay the fee each time they attempt to get training/operations manual certified. Best Brains requires franchisees to get certified every 3 years and upon renewal of their franchise agreement.

For a prospective Best Brains franchisee, this means budgeting for this fee periodically. The frequency depends on how often the franchisee needs to get certified, and how many attempts it takes to pass the certification. If a franchisee fails the certification test, they will need to pay the $50 fee again for each subsequent attempt.

Unlike some franchise systems that bundle training fees into the initial franchise fee or charge a flat annual training fee, Best Brains charges per attempt. This could be beneficial for franchisees who pass the certification on their first try, as they only pay the $50 fee once every three years and upon renewal. However, it could become an unexpected expense if multiple attempts are needed to pass the certification.