When does Best Brains defer collection of initial fees from franchisees in California?

According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor defers collection of initial franchise fees from franchisees in California until after Best Brains has completed its initial obligations to the franchisee and the franchise is open for business.

This deferral is specific to California, as indicated in the California Addendum to the Disclosure Document. This means that a new Best Brains franchisee in California will not be required to pay the initial franchise fee upfront. Instead, the payment is delayed until Best Brains has fulfilled its initial obligations, such as providing training and site selection assistance, and the franchisee has opened their Best Brains center for business.

This arrangement can be advantageous for franchisees as it reduces the initial financial burden and aligns the franchisor's interests with the franchisee's success. It also provides the franchisee with some assurance that Best Brains is committed to supporting them through the initial setup phase before requiring the initial franchise fee payment. Prospective franchisees should confirm exactly what Best Brains's 'initial obligations' consist of to ensure they are satisfied before opening their franchise.