Does Item 9 for Best Brains provide a comprehensive list of all franchisee obligations?

According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 provides a table listing the principal obligations of the franchisee under the franchise and other agreements. This table is designed to help franchisees locate more detailed information about their obligations within the franchise agreement and other items of the disclosure document.

The table in Item 9 cross-references specific obligations with corresponding sections in the franchise agreement and relevant items in the disclosure document. For example, it lists obligations related to site selection and acquisition/lease, pre-opening purchases/leases, site development, initial and ongoing training, and opening procedures. Each obligation is linked to specific sections within the agreement and relevant items in the FDD, such as Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12.

Additionally, the table includes obligations related to fees and compliance with various requirements. By providing these cross-references, Best Brains aims to guide prospective franchisees in understanding the full scope of their responsibilities and where to find detailed information about each one. While Item 9 highlights the principal obligations, franchisees must consult the referenced sections and items for a complete understanding of what is expected of them.

Therefore, while Item 9 itself is not a comprehensive list, it serves as an organized index directing franchisees to the specific locations within the FDD and franchise agreement where comprehensive details regarding each obligation can be found. A prospective franchisee should use Item 9 as a starting point, and then carefully review all referenced documents to fully understand their duties and responsibilities.