How many Best Brains outlets were operating in Massachusetts at the start of 2022?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
22 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 0 | | Totals | 2022 | 2 | | | 2023 | 2 | | | 2024 | 6 | Table No. 3 Status of Franchise Outlets For Years 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at the End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar |
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 no Best Brains outlets operating in Massachusetts at the start of 2022. The provided table in Item 20, which details outlet information by state, indicates that Massachusetts had zero outlets at the beginning of 2022. Furthermore, the table shows that no outlets opened, terminated, or ceased operations in Massachusetts during 2022, so the year ended with zero outlets as well. This suggests that Massachusetts was not yet a market with established Best Brains locations during that period.
For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights that Massachusetts may be a relatively new or untapped market for Best Brains. While this could represent an opportunity to establish a presence without direct competition from existing Best Brains centers, it also implies that brand recognition and market awareness may be lower compared to states with more established locations. A franchisee in Massachusetts might need to invest more in marketing and community outreach to build a customer base.
It is important to note that while there were no operating outlets at the start of 2022, the document lists a Best Brains location in North Attleborough, Massachusetts under the section 'Franchise Agreement Signed But Outlet Not Yet Open (as of 12/31/2024)'. This indicates that as of the end of 2024, a franchise agreement had been signed, but the outlet was not yet operational. Additionally, the document indicates that Best Brains projects one new franchised outlet in Massachusetts in the next fiscal year. A potential franchisee should inquire with Best Brains about their expansion plans and support for new locations in Massachusetts.