Is a Brain Balance franchisee required to complete all aspects of the training program?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) FRANCHISEE or its principal must have satisfactorily completed the Initial Training Program.
6.05. Advanced Training and Consultation Services
(a) FRANCHISEE shall be required to attend and pay for Advanced Training which will include on-going training through webinars, courses within the Brain Balance Training Site and workshops which may be related to enrollment enhancement, Sensory Motor
and academic administration, and marketing, up to two (2) times per year, for a period of between one (1) and five (5) days. Attendance is mandatory for the Program Director when this Advanced Training is offered by FRANCHISOR. FRANCHISEE is responsible for the travel costs of its employees and personnel.
- 9.01. Prior to the opening of the Franchised Business by FRANCHISEE:
- (d) COMPANY will provide (i) an on-line training program that will require approximately 31 hours of time, depending on the user's background in the areas covered and their familiarity with the substantive concepts; and (ii) three to five (3-5) days at our training location at the training facility COMPANY designates.
In addition, FRANCHISEE will have a maximum of 10 hours of telephone or webinar training before official opening when students start to participate in the program.
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.
We recommend but do not require certain additional certifications.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Services (IBCCES) provides training that culminates in a certification for a Certified Cognitive Coach, or Certified Cognitive Specialist. We recommend that all franchisees, directors, and coaches complete this training to provide additional insight into working with individuals with cognitive challenges including ADHD, autism, anxiety, sensory processing, and learning disabilities.
Mindset Behavior Training is offered through Brain Balance Certified Trainers to provide training in avoiding, de-escalating, and supporting aggressive behaviors. This is recommended as a best practice to be completed by all franchisees, directors, and coaches.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Brain Balance Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees or their principal, must satisfactorily complete the Initial Training Program. This program includes an online portion requiring approximately 31 hours, and three to five days at a designated training facility. Franchisees may also be required to complete shadow training at an approved regional center for 2-3 days with their staff. While Brain Balance covers the cost of the training itself, the franchisee is responsible for expenses like transportation, meals, lodging, and salaries for their employees during training.
Brain Balance also requires franchisees to ensure their Program Director attends Advanced Training sessions, held up to twice a year, lasting one to five days. These sessions cover topics like enrollment enhancement, sensory motor and academic administration, and marketing. The franchisee is responsible for covering the travel costs for their employees attending these advanced training sessions.
In addition to the required training, Brain Balance recommends additional certifications such as the Certified Cognitive Coach or Certified Cognitive Specialist certification provided by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Services (IBCCES). They also recommend Mindset Behavior Training, which is offered through Brain Balance Certified Trainers. While these certifications are not mandatory, Brain Balance suggests that all franchisees, directors, and coaches complete them.