How many franchised 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 116 franchised outlets operating at the start of 2023. This number reflects the total number of Best Brains franchises that were open and running as of January 1, 2023.
Tracking the number of outlets at the start of each year can show a franchisee the growth and stability of the Best Brains franchise system. It provides a baseline for evaluating the brand's expansion and overall presence in the market.
It's important to note that this figure represents only the number of franchised locations and does not include any company-owned centers. The FDD provides separate figures for company-owned outlets, allowing potential franchisees to understand the composition of the entire Best Brains network.