Is the amount of initial training provided by Counselor Realty fixed or variable?
Counselor_Realty Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At your request, Counselor will provide you and up to two of your key personnel initial training. The amount of such initial training, if requested, will be as determined by Counselor, but will typically consist of the following:
At your request, Counselor will provide you and/or your key personnel supplemental initial and/or ongoing training in various aspects of establishing and operating your Business. Franchise Agreement, Section 6.1. Counselor's Franchise Chairperson will coordinate training at a "Counselor" office designated by Counselor, at any mutually convenient time. See Item 2 for information on the business experience of the Franchise Chairperson. Training may be conducted or assisted by other members of Counselor's staff. The length of supplemental training varies, depending on the subject matter and your training needs. Counselor will schedule training at any mutually convenient time, subject to the availability of trainers. You must pay Counselor a fee of $175 per trainer per hour for providing training (including initial training). See Item 6. You must pay all travel, living and incidental expenses you and your employees, and Counselor's trainers, incur in connection with training. Counselor will not pay you during training.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Counselor Realty Franchise Disclosure Document, the amount of initial training provided is variable. Counselor Realty will provide initial training to the franchisee and up to two key personnel at the franchisee's request. However, the specific amount of initial training is determined by Counselor Realty.
In addition to initial training, Counselor Realty also offers supplemental initial and ongoing training in various aspects of establishing and operating the business. The length of this supplemental training varies based on the subject matter and the franchisee's specific training needs. This supplemental training is coordinated by Counselor Realty's Franchise Chairperson at a designated "Counselor" office.
It's important to note that while Counselor Realty provides the training, the franchisee is responsible for covering certain costs. The franchisee must pay Counselor Realty a fee of $175 per trainer per hour for providing training, including initial training. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for all travel, living, and incidental expenses incurred by themselves, their employees, and Counselor Realty's trainers in connection with the training. Franchisees will not be paid during training.