How many company-owned Best Brains outlets were operating at the start 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 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the start of 2024, there were 2 company-owned Best Brains outlets. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the status of company-owned outlets from 2022 to 2024, showing the number of outlets at the start and end of each year, as well as the net change.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that Best Brains primarily focuses on franchising as its method of expansion, with a very limited number of company-owned locations. This could mean that the franchisor's revenue is generated primarily through franchise fees and royalties rather than direct operation of learning centers.
The limited number of company-owned stores could also suggest that Best Brains may not be as actively involved in the day-to-day operations of individual centers, which could be a positive or a negative depending on the franchisee's preference for autonomy. It is important to note that the company-owned outlets include learning centers owned and operated by principals of the franchisor.