Will a Best Brains franchisee be charged for items that were not shipped in the initial inventory?

According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee will not be charged for items that were not shipped in the initial inventory. Prior to the purchase of the initial inventory, the franchisee and Best Brains will agree upon the contents of the initial inventory. However, the FDD states that the shipped inventory may be missing certain contents which were previously agreed upon due to availability.

This agreement between Best Brains and the franchisee ensures that the franchisee only pays for the inventory that is actually received. This protects the franchisee from paying for items that are not delivered, which can help manage initial costs and inventory expectations.

This type of agreement is fairly standard in franchising, as it aligns the payment with the receipt of goods, reducing financial risk for the franchisee during the initial setup phase. Franchisees should carefully review the initial inventory agreement to understand what items are included and the process for addressing any discrepancies in the shipment.