What is the cost for a half-day of consulting services from Brain Balance?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ce is mandatory for either the Center Director or Program Director when this Advanced Training is offered by FRANCHISOR. FRANCHISEE is responsible for the travel costs of its employees and personnel.
- (b) FRANCHISEE shall be required to attend and pay for additional training or consultation services provided by COMPANY in any of the following circumstances: (1) if requested by FRANCHISEE, (2) required by COMPANY in the event FRANCHISEE fails to master the principles and objectives of the Licensed Technology, (3) System development results in new principles or protocols, or (4) FRANCHISEE replaces either the Center Director or Program Director. Such consultation services will be charged at a half-day rate of $500 (less than 4 hours of training) and full-day rate of $1,000, plus airfare, lodging, and travel expenses. Alternatively, FRANCHISEE may send a new Center Director or Program Director to the next regularly scheduled Initial Training session at a cost of $300. Fees will be transferred to FRANCHISOR via ACH.
6.06. Customer Relations Management System (CRM)
FRANCHISEE shall enroll their Center in an approved Customer Relations Management System (CRM).
6.07. Program Kits
FRANCHISEE shall be required to purchase from COMPANY's designated supplier and maintain at the Center a minimum inventory of program kits.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 70–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may need to pay for additional training or consultation services under certain circumstances. These circumstances include the franchisee requesting the services, the company requiring it because the franchisee hasn't mastered the Licensed Technology, system development resulting in new principles or protocols, or the franchisee replacing the Program Director.
The standard rate for a half-day of consulting, defined as less than four hours of training, is $500, in addition to airfare, lodging, and travel expenses. A full day of consulting is defined as lasting more than four hours and costs $1,000. These fees are transferred to Brain Balance via ACH.
However, if a franchisee requests that a specific individual perform the consulting services, the half-day rate increases to $750, and the full-day rate becomes $1,500. It is important to note that Brain Balance is under no obligation to provide the services of a particular individual, even if the franchisee is willing to pay the higher rate. Franchisees should factor these potential consulting costs into their operating budget, especially if they anticipate needing additional support or have specific training preferences.