Prior to opening, will Brain Balance provide the franchisee with an on-line training program?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
9. ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS OF COMPANY
- 9.01. Prior to the opening of the Franchised Business by FRANCHISEE:
- (a) COMPANY will advise and counsel FRANCHISEE regarding Center location, in the preparation of an office layout and in the selection of center furnishings and equipment in accordance with the terms of the Operations Manual (as hereinafter defined).
- (b) COMPANY will provide FRANCHISEE with basic methods, assessment tools and tests, protocols, and procedures for operating the Franchised Business and with customized software 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 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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 70–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Brain Balance will provide franchisees with an online training program prior to opening their franchised business. The online training program will require approximately 31 hours of time to complete, but the time needed may vary depending on the user's background and familiarity with the concepts.
In addition to the online training program, Brain Balance also offers franchisees 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 to complete shadow training for two to three days, depending on staff availability. This Initial Training Program is designed to provide hands-on experience and further prepare franchisees and their staff for operating a Brain Balance center.
While Brain Balance covers the cost of the training itself, franchisees are responsible for covering the costs of transportation, meals, and lodging for themselves and their employees who attend the Initial Training Program. Franchisees are also responsible for paying the salaries of their employees during the training period. Franchisees should factor in these additional expenses when planning for their initial training and pre-opening budget.