Are fee increases uniform across all Best Brains franchisees?

According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Best Brains may increase specified fees, contributions, and dollar amounts, but no more than once during any fiscal year. These increases are tied to the Metropolitan Area Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers, as published by the U.S. Department of Labor. The initial increase will be based on the Consumer Price Index from and after July 1, 2011. Any such increase will be uniform across all Best Brains learning center franchisees.

This means that while Best Brains has the right to increase fees, they are limited in how often they can do so and must base the increases on a recognized economic indicator. This provides some predictability for franchisees in terms of budgeting and financial planning. The FDD specifies that the fee increases will be uniform across all Best Brains franchisees, ensuring that all franchisees are treated equally when it comes to fee adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.

However, it's important to note that this uniformity applies specifically to increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. Other fees or costs might be subject to different terms and could potentially vary among franchisees based on other factors or agreements. Prospective franchisees should clarify with Best Brains what other fees might be subject to change and how those changes are determined.