What does the initial training from Counselor Realty typically consist of?
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:
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, Counselor Realty will provide initial training to the franchisee and up to two key personnel if requested. The amount of initial training is determined by Counselor Realty. However, the FDD does not specify the topics covered during the initial training.
Counselor Realty also offers supplemental initial and ongoing training in various aspects of establishing and operating the business. This supplemental training is coordinated by Counselor Realty's Franchise Chairperson at a designated "Counselor" office. The length of the supplemental training varies depending on the subject matter and the franchisee's training needs.
Franchisees should note that they must pay Counselor Realty a fee of $175 per trainer per hour for providing training, including initial training. Franchisees are also responsible for covering all travel, living, and incidental expenses incurred by themselves, their employees, and Counselor Realty's trainers in connection with the training. Counselor Realty does not provide any payment to the franchisee during training.