Does Counselor Realty offer training at locations other than a 'Counselor' office?
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, initial and ongoing training may occur at a "Counselor" office or another location designated by Counselor Realty. This means that training isn't restricted to only Counselor Realty offices; the company has the discretion to choose alternative sites for training purposes.
Franchisees are responsible for training fees of $175 per trainer per hour. Additionally, franchisees must cover all travel, living, and incidental expenses for themselves, their employees, and the Counselor Realty trainers. These expenses could range from $0, if no travel is required, up to $750 per person per day, depending on factors like the distance to the training location and vendor choices.
Prospective franchisees should consider these costs when budgeting for their initial investment and ongoing operational expenses. The flexibility in training location could be beneficial, potentially reducing travel costs if a closer location is selected. However, franchisees should inquire about the typical location and associated travel costs during their due diligence to better estimate these expenses.