What is the frequency of the bbSupport Fee for Best Brains?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on Programs incur a monthly royalty of 7% of Gross Add-on Program Sales. | |||
| Technology Fee | $40 per month for 0-100 students $60 per month for 101- 200 students $80 per month for 200+ students | Payable monthly | The Company may require the Franchisee to utilize a computer system, including without limitation a cloud-based portal for day-to-day operations of the franchise. FA Secs. 2(C) and 5(S). |
| Brand Development Fund | $1 per subject per student up to $3, subject to a $250 per month minimum | Payable the 19th of each month | FA Sec. 2(D). |
| Interest | 2% per month, or the maximum amount allowed by law, whichever is less | Owed on past due amounts | You must pay interest on any amounts owed to us from the date due until fully paid. FA Sec. 2(E). |
| Late Fee | $100 per incident | As incurred | Applies to each NSF check, late payment, or failure to timely provide reports and financial statements. FA Sec. 2(F). |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of the then current initial franchise fee. | At time of renewal | FA Secs. 2(G) and 6(B). |
| Subject Material Fee | $5-$8 per month per subject | Monthly | For the availability and distribution of e-learning material.FA Sec. 2(I). |
| bbSupport Fee | $1 per subject (Math or English) per student monthly | Monthly | This fee is for app support from certified teachers (hired by Corporate) to any Best Brains students enrolled in Math or English |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the bbSupport Fee is charged monthly. This fee amounts to $1 per subject (either Math or English) for each student enrolled in those subjects.
This fee is specifically designated for app support provided by certified teachers hired by the Best Brains corporate office. This support is available to any Best Brains students enrolled in Math or English programs.
As a franchisee, it's important to factor this recurring monthly fee into your operational costs, as it directly impacts your profitability based on student enrollment in Math and English subjects. Understanding the services covered by this fee, such as app support from certified teachers, can help you communicate the value proposition to prospective students and parents.