What costs are included in the Additional Assistance fee charged by Best Brains?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Assistance | Currently $500 per day plus costs. | As incurred | At your request, we will provide additional assistance beyond our standard support, based on our then current fee for the respective |
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks personnel performing this assistance plus other expenses including transportation, lodging and meals. FA Sec. 4(B). |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may request additional assistance beyond the standard support offered by the company. This additional assistance comes with a fee currently set at $500 per day, plus costs. These costs include the compensation for the Best Brains personnel providing the assistance, as well as other expenses such as transportation, lodging, and meals incurred during the period of assistance.
This means that if a Best Brains franchisee requires on-site support for any reason, such as training, operational issues, or marketing assistance, they will be responsible for not only the daily fee of $500 but also for covering all associated travel and accommodation expenses for the support staff. These additional costs can potentially add a significant amount to the overall expense of receiving additional assistance.
Prospective franchisees should consider this when budgeting for potential support needs. It's important to clarify with Best Brains what specific situations might warrant additional assistance and to understand how these costs are calculated and billed. Understanding the circumstances that might lead to needing this support and estimating the potential expenses will help franchisees prepare financially for such situations.