Is Best Brains an approved supplier for advertising material?

According to Best Brains's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Best Brains is an approved supplier of advertising material. The FDD states, "We are an approved supplier of advertising material, instructional materials, certain inventory, equipment, and center décor, and training services, and the only approved supplier of instructional materials, certain inventory, equipment, center décor, and training services." This means that franchisees can purchase advertising materials directly from Best Brains.

However, franchisees are not obligated to purchase advertising materials exclusively from Best Brains. The FDD indicates that franchisees must either use advertising templates provided by Best Brains or obtain approval before using other advertising materials. This suggests franchisees have the option to source advertising materials from alternative suppliers, provided they meet Best Brains's standards and receive prior approval.

To get an alternate supplier approved, the franchisee must notify Best Brains in writing and submit specifications, samples, and information, along with a fee. The current fee is $500 per day for each person Best Brains provides for this determination, plus reasonable expenses. Best Brains will notify the franchisee of their decision within 30 days of receiving all the requested information. Best Brains can also revoke approval of a supplier at any time for any reason.

This arrangement allows Best Brains to maintain brand consistency and quality control across all franchise locations, while also providing franchisees with some flexibility in sourcing advertising materials. The approval process ensures that any external advertising aligns with Best Brains's standards, but it also introduces a potential cost and administrative burden for franchisees who choose to use alternate suppliers.