How many company-owned Best Brains outlets were operating at the end of 2024?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 114 | 116 | +2 |
| 2023 | 116 | 122 | +6 | |
| 2024 | 122 | 162 | +40 | |
| Company- | 2022 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Owned* | ||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 119 | 118 | -1 |
| 2023 | 118 | 124 | +6 | |
| 2024 | 124 | 164 | +40 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 2 company-owned outlets operating at the end of 2024. The FDD provides a table outlining the status of company-owned outlets from 2022 to 2024. This table shows the number of outlets at the start of each year, the number at the end of the year, and the net change.
For a prospective franchisee, the number of company-owned stores can provide insight into the franchisor's direct involvement in the business and their experience in operating the Best Brains model. A higher number of company-owned stores might suggest a greater alignment of interests between the franchisor and franchisees, as the franchisor also bears the risks and rewards of operating outlets.
However, the Best Brains FDD indicates a very small number of company-owned locations. This could mean that the franchisor focuses primarily on franchising and derives most of its revenue from franchise fees and royalties rather than direct sales from company-owned centers. A potential franchisee might want to inquire about the level of support and resources the franchisor provides to franchisees, given their limited involvement in direct operations.