What is the training fee for a Best Brains Premium Learning Center franchise?

According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training fee for a Premium Learning Center franchise is $3,500. This fee is payable upon signing the Franchise Agreement. In addition to the training fee, franchisees are responsible for covering their own travel and living expenses incurred while attending the required 14 days of initial training. The training is expected to take place at one of the Best Brains learning centers in the Chicagoland area.

Best Brains also waives the training fee for honorably discharged U.S. Veterans. However, this waiver only applies to the training fee itself. The franchisee is still responsible for all other applicable fees, such as the initial franchise fee and the costs associated with initial inventory, center décor, and equipment, which range from $1,000 to $10,600.

It is important to note that none of the initial fees, including the training fee, are refundable once paid to Best Brains. This is a common practice in franchising, as these fees are used to cover the franchisor's initial costs of setting up the franchisee. Additionally, Best Brains requires a Grand Opening Representative Fee of $3,500 to cover the expenses of a corporate representative attending the franchisee's grand opening event.