Is a Best Brains franchisee only allowed to sell goods and services that Best Brains has approved?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 16: RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL]
ITEM 16. RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL
You must offer and sell only those goods and services which we have approved. You must also offer all goods and services that we designate. All goods and services provided by you must be presented in accordance with our System Standards. We have the right to change the types of authorized goods or services. There are no specific limitations in the Franchise Agreement on this right. We do not impose any restrictions or conditions that limit your access to customers.
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Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must exclusively offer and sell goods and services that Best Brains has approved. Furthermore, franchisees are obligated to offer all goods and services that Best Brains designates. These goods and services must be presented in accordance with Best Brains' System Standards.
Best Brains retains the right to modify the types of authorized goods or services available. The Franchise Agreement does not contain specific limitations on this right. However, Best Brains does not impose restrictions or conditions that limit a franchisee's access to customers.
This means a Best Brains franchisee has limited autonomy in deciding what to sell at their center. They must adhere to the franchisor's approved list of goods and services, and the franchisor can change this list at any time. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it helps maintain brand consistency and quality control across all locations. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider whether they are comfortable with this level of control before investing in a Best Brains franchise.