What is the minimum monthly 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 of $3 per student. However, there's a minimum monthly contribution of $250 that each Best Brains franchisee must pay. This payment is due at the same time as the royalty fee.
This means that even if the per-student calculation falls below $250 in a given month, the franchisee is still obligated to pay the $250 minimum. This ensures a consistent revenue stream for the Brand Development Fund, which Best Brains uses for advertising and marketing programs.
For a prospective Best Brains franchisee, this represents a fixed monthly cost that must be factored into their operating budget. It's important to understand how student enrollment levels will impact the overall contribution to the Brand Development Fund, and to budget accordingly to meet at least the $250 minimum each month. Franchisees should also be aware that Best Brains has the right to suspend or terminate the Brand Development Fund with 30 days' notice.