What is the hourly training fee charged by Counselor Realty?
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 shall be as determined by Counselor) at a "Counselor" office or other location designated by Counselor, at any mutually convenient time. At your request, Counselor will provide supplemental initial and/or ongoing training for you and/or your key personnel at a "Counselor" office or other location designated by Counselor, at any mutually convenient time. You must pay Counselor a fee for training (including initial training) in the amount of $175 per trainer per hour. In addition, you must pay all travel, living and incidental expenses you and your employees, and our trainers, incur in connection with training, which Counselor estimates could range from $0 (if you and our trainers do not have to travel to attend training) to $750 per person per day. The exact amount of the fees and costs are unknown and may vary depending upon factors, such as third-party vendors selected. You and your employees will not be paid by Counselor during trainin
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 9–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Counselor Realty's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a training fee of $175 per trainer per hour. This fee covers initial and supplemental training for the franchisee and their key personnel, conducted at a Counselor Realty office or another designated location.
In addition to the hourly training fee, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, living, and incidental expenses for themselves, their employees, and the Counselor Realty trainers. These additional costs are estimated to range from $0 to $750 per person per day, depending on travel requirements and other factors. The exact amount of these expenses can vary based on the vendors selected and the distance required for travel.
It is important to note that neither the franchisee nor their employees will be compensated by Counselor Realty during the training period. The franchisee should factor in these training costs, including the hourly fees and potential travel expenses, when assessing the overall investment required to start the franchise. Understanding these costs upfront will help in budgeting and financial planning for the business.