What is the estimated high amount for Lease Security Deposit for a Best Brains franchise?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ENT FOR A PREMIUM LEARNING CENTER**
| Type of Expenditure | Estimated Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||||
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) | $14,500 | $14,500 | Check or electronic transfer | Upon signing the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Training Fee (Note 2) | $3,500 | $3,500 | Check or electronic transfer | Upon signing the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Initial Inventory & Equipment (Note 3) | $1,000 | $10,600 | Check or electronic transfer | Upon receipt | Us |
| Transportation and Living Expenses During Training (Note 4) | $550 | $2,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Airlines, hotels and restaurants |
| Lease Security | $1,500 | $6,000 | As arranged | Before | Landlord |
| Deposit (Note 5) |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated high amount for a lease security deposit for a Premium Learning Center is $6,000. The low end of the estimate is $1,500. The lease security deposit is paid to the landlord before opening the Best Brains center. Note 5 further clarifies that these costs can vary considerably in different parts of the country.
For a Teacher Learning Center, the estimated high amount for a lease security deposit is $3,500, with a low end of $1,000. As with the Premium Learning Center, this deposit is paid to the landlord before opening.
Prospective franchisees should investigate local real estate costs to refine this estimate for their specific location. The security deposit is part of the initial investment needed to start the franchise.