What is the maximum contribution to the Brand Development Fund for a Best Brains franchise?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
after enrolling the first student, and at any time thereafter, the franchise will be audited. Upon a poor review, royalty fees will increase to 18% and the franchised location will enter a Probationary Period fo
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 42–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to contribute to the Brand Development Fund. The contribution is calculated as $1 per subject per student each month, with a maximum contribution of $3 per student. However, there's also a minimum monthly contribution of $250.
This means that even if the per-student calculation falls below $250, the franchisee must still pay that minimum amount. Conversely, if a franchisee has a large number of students, their contribution could significantly exceed the minimum. The funds collected are used for advertising and marketing programs managed at the discretion of Best Brains.
For a prospective Best Brains franchisee, this means budgeting for a mandatory monthly contribution to the Brand Development Fund. The actual amount will vary depending on student enrollment, but it will always be at least $250. It's important to note that Best Brains has sole discretion over how these funds are spent, and there's no guarantee that a franchisee's local market will directly benefit from the advertising and marketing efforts.