What conditions are placed on Best Brains' approval of a lease renewal?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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You agree that any new, amended, restated, extended or renewed lease for the Franchised Business will include the above terms and conditions.
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- Subletting. You shall not lease or sublet all or any part of the business premises to others or use any portion of the premises for any purpose other than conducting business pursuant to this Agreement without our prior written consent.
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- Relocation. If you want to relocate the Franchised Business, you must notify us in writing at least 60 days prior to the relocation. We reserve the right to refuse to approve a proposed relocation if we believe for any reason that the proposed relocation is not acceptable.
Our judgment may be based on factors such as the proximity to existing or proposed locations owned by other franchisees or us, the suitability of the proposed facilities, compliance with ours then current franchise location requirements, and the competitiveness within the marketplace or other factors.
Our approval of the location and the lease does not constitute a guaranty or a representation of the likelihood of success of the location or the viability of the lease terms. You are encouraged to employ th
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 42–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must have the lease renewal reviewed and approved by Best Brains. This approval is conditional on the lease including terms acceptable to Best Brains, such as provisions required in the lease for a location as specified in the Franchise Agreement.
As a condition of approving the lease renewal for Best Brains, the franchisee may be required to remodel, modernize, and redecorate the premises to reflect Best Brains' current standards and image. Best Brains will provide a written notice of any deficiencies related to the image, appearance, decoration, furnishings, equipment, and stocking of the franchised business, along with a schedule for upgrades or modifications to meet current standards.
The Best Brains franchisee is responsible for a fee of up to $3,500 for Best Brains' services related to the lease renewal and the evaluation of necessary upgrades. This fee covers costs incurred by Best Brains and is due upon the execution of the lease renewal. This means that franchisees need to budget not only for potential remodeling costs but also for this service fee when considering a lease renewal.