What should a prospective Best Brains franchisee do to investigate local laws and regulations?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The details of state, county and local laws and regulations vary from place to place. You should investigate these laws and regulations further.
Industry Regulations You must comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations that apply to operation of your business.
Certain states may consider your business to be a "school" or "after-school program" and you may be subject to state or local licensing, permit, and ordinance laws applicable to schools. These requirements may require you to have a teaching license or certificate, separate bathrooms for boys and girls, water fountains, special exit doors equipped with panic bars, and accommodations for disabled persons. You are also subject to local zoning rules because they may limit where you can locate your Franchised Business and may affect design features, including the building facade and signs.
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, prospective franchisees should investigate local, state, and federal laws and regulations that apply to the operation of their business. The FDD strongly recommends consulting with a local attorney regarding these laws and regulations, as they vary by locality.
Certain states may consider a Best Brains center to be a "school" or "after-school program". If so, the franchisee may be subject to specific state or local licensing, permit, and ordinance laws applicable to schools. These requirements could include needing a teaching license or certificate, separate bathrooms for boys and girls, water fountains, special exit doors equipped with panic bars, and accommodations for disabled persons.
Additionally, local zoning rules may restrict where a Best Brains franchise can be located and may impact design features, including the building facade and signs. Therefore, it is crucial for prospective franchisees to conduct thorough due diligence and seek legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations before establishing their Best Brains learning center.