What training program must the Brain Balance franchisee or its principal satisfactorily complete?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) FRANCHISEE or its principal must have satisfactorily completed the Initial Training Program.
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.
- (e) COMPANY shall make available electronically to FRANCH
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 70–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee or its principal must satisfactorily complete the Initial Training Program. This program is designed to equip the franchisee with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a Brain Balance center effectively.
The Initial Training Program includes several components. Brain Balance will provide an online training program that takes approximately 31 hours to complete, though the exact time may vary based on the user's background and familiarity with the concepts. Additionally, the franchisee will attend training at a designated Brain Balance training facility for three to five days. At Brain Balance's discretion, the franchisee and their staff may also be required to complete shadow training at an approved regional center for two to three days, depending on staff availability.
While Brain Balance covers the cost of the training itself, the franchisee is responsible for covering the expenses associated with attending the Initial Training Program. These expenses include transportation, meals, and lodging for themselves and any employees attending the training, as well as the salaries of those employees during the training period. Franchisees should factor these costs into their initial investment and operational budget. Furthermore, franchisees are also required to attend and pay for Advanced Training up to two times per year.