How many company-owned Best Brains outlets were operating at the start of 2023?
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 Best Brains outlets operating at the start of 2023. The FDD provides data on both franchised and company-owned outlets over a three-year period. This information is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the growth and presence of both types of Best Brains centers.
The document also specifies that these company-owned learning centers are owned and operated by principals of the franchisor. This detail offers insight into the operational involvement of the Best Brains leadership.
Furthermore, the FDD includes a table that breaks down the status of company-owned outlets by state. Specifically, for 2023, Illinois had 1 company-owned outlet and Virginia had 1, totaling the 2 company-owned outlets reported at the start of the year. This level of detail can help potential franchisees assess the geographic distribution and management approach of company-owned centers.