What costs related to the Initial Training Program are the franchisee responsible for with Brain Balance?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ftware for operating the Brain Balance Program® and for capturing client statistical data for inclusion in the database.
- (c) COMPANY will provide FRANCHISEE with a list of equipment and services required for use at the Center.
- (d) COMPANY will provide (i) an on-line training program that will require approximately 24 hours of time, depending on the user's background in the areas covered and their familiarity with the substantive concepts; (ii) and, at your option, up to five (5) days at our training location at the training facility COMPANY designates. FRANCHISEE may, at COMPANY's discretion, also be required to travel with FRANCHISEE's staff to an approved regional Center to complete shadow training for 2-3 days, depending upon regional staff availability (the "Initial Training Program"). Although the cost of training will be borne by COMPANY, FRANCHISEE shall bear the cost of transportation, meals, and lodging, if any, of those who attend the Initial Training Program and salaries of any of FRANCHISEE's employees attending the Initial Training Program.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 70–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while the cost of the Initial Training Program itself is borne by Brain Balance, the franchisee is responsible for several related expenses. Specifically, the franchisee must cover the costs of transportation, meals, and lodging for themselves and any staff members attending the Initial Training Program. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for the salaries of their employees while they are attending the training.
Brain Balance offers an online training program that requires approximately 31 hours to complete, and also provides three to five days of training at a designated training facility. Franchisees may also be required to travel with their staff to an approved regional center for two to three days of shadow training, depending on staff availability. The franchisee is responsible for the expenses mentioned above for all of these training components.
Furthermore, Brain Balance charges $300 for a new Center Director or Program Director to attend the next regularly scheduled Initial Training session. This fee would be in addition to covering the travel, meals, lodging, and salary costs for the new personnel. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these often-overlooked expenses when assessing the overall cost of opening and operating a Brain Balance franchise.