Is a Best Brains franchisee allowed to modify their lease without prior approval?

According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is explicitly prohibited from modifying their lease without obtaining prior approval from Best Brains. Before signing any lease, the franchisee must submit it to Best Brains for written approval at least fifteen days before the scheduled execution date. The lease agreement must also include specific language outlined in the Lease Rider, which is attached as Schedule 2 to the Franchise Agreement.

This Lease Rider grants Best Brains certain rights, including the ability for their agents or designees to enter the premises for inspections during regular business hours, receive default notices directly from the lessor, and assume the lease if the franchisee defaults, is evicted, or if the Franchise Agreement expires or is terminated. Furthermore, any new, amended, restated, extended, or renewed lease must include these same terms and conditions.

This requirement ensures that Best Brains maintains control over the location of its franchises and can protect its interests in the event of franchisee default or other issues. It also allows Best Brains to ensure that the lease terms are favorable and consistent with its brand standards. A prospective franchisee should carefully review the Lease Rider and understand the implications of these provisions before signing a Franchise Agreement.