From whom must a Best Brains franchisee purchase or lease equipment, inventory, and supplies?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- (viii) otherwise complete development of and have the Franchised Business ready to open and commence the conduct of its business in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
You shall not open the Franchised Business for business without our prior written approval.
E. Remodel the Premises. You shall be required to periodically make reasonable capital expenditures to re-equip, remodel, modernize and redecorate the premises of the Franchised Business so that the Franchised Business reflects our current image. All remodeling, modernization, or redecoration of the premises and replacement of equipment must be done in accordance with the standards and specifications that we have prescribed and with our prior written approval.
F. Conduct the Franchised Business According to System Standards.
You shall conduct the Franchised Business offering only such services and products that have been authorized by us. You agree to follow Company's specifications, standards, methods and operating procedures (the "System Standards") in development and operation of the Franchised Business, and will be responsible for all costs incurred in complying with System Standards. These System Standards may be periodically modified or supplemented by us.
Material Purchases. You must purchase your inventory of Student Worksheets, Instructions Materials, an Abacus for each student, and the initial inventory, equipment and center décor from us and make payment to us per the time frames set in the Operations Manual. All products shall be sold only as we approve. You shall not sell products or services by the Internet or by mail order or catalog.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 42–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase specific items from approved sources. Specifically, franchisees must purchase their inventory of Student Worksheets, Instruction Materials, an Abacus for each student, the initial inventory, equipment, and center décor from Best Brains. Payment for these items must be made within the timeframes set in the Operations Manual. All products must be sold only as approved by Best Brains, and franchisees are prohibited from selling products or services via the Internet, mail order, or catalog.
Best Brains franchisees must use only those architects and items of equipment, inventory, decor, computer hardware and software, supplies, apparel, and signs that Best Brains has approved. These items must be purchased or leased only from Best Brains, its affiliates, or suppliers approved by Best Brains. If a franchisee wishes to use any architect, equipment, inventory, decor, computer hardware and software, supply, apparel or sign, or supplier that is not already approved, they must notify Best Brains in writing and submit detailed specifications, photographs, drawings, samples, and information.
Best Brains will then determine whether the proposed supplier complies with their specifications and standards. This determination process also requires the franchisee to pay Best Brains' then-current fee, which is presently $500 per day for each person Best Brains provides for this determination, plus reasonable expenses. Best Brains will notify the franchisee of their decision within 30 days of receiving the necessary information. Best Brains and its affiliates may profit from franchisee purchases of goods or services from them, their affiliates, a designated supplier, or an approved supplier.