What is the name of the affiliate that Best Brains had?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We had an affiliate, Strasys, Inc., formed on March 27, 2012, with a principal business address at 14080 Sullyfield Circle, Buie B, Chantilly, VA 20151, which operated an outlet similar to the ones offered through this disclosure document from 2013 to 2015, then the operation of the outlet continued from 2015 to the present, under our Director and Secretary, Anil Uppalapati, as a sole proprietor
Our affiliate has never offered franchises in any line of business and does not provide products or services to franchisees of ours.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company had an affiliate named Strasys, Inc., which was formed on March 27, 2012. Strasys, Inc. operated an outlet similar to the Best Brains franchises from 2013 to 2015. Subsequently, from 2015 to the present, the operation of the outlet continued under Anil Uppalapati, who serves as the Director and Secretary of Best Brains, as a sole proprietor. Strasys, Inc.'s principal business address is 14080 Sullyfield Circle, Buie B, Chantilly, VA 20151.
It is important to note that Strasys, Inc. has never offered franchises in any line of business and does not provide products or services to Best Brains franchisees. This separation ensures that franchisees are not directly impacted by the affiliate's operations or offerings.
Prospective franchisees should be aware of this relationship, although it appears that the affiliate's activities are distinct from the franchise operations. Understanding the historical context of Strasys, Inc.'s involvement can provide additional insight into the company's background and evolution. While the affiliate does not directly impact franchisees, it is always prudent to ask Best Brains about the nature of the relationship and any potential implications for the franchise system.